Cumin Seeds

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Cumin is the dried, white fruit with grayish brown colour of a small slender annual herb. The surface of the fruit has 5 primary ridges, alternatively has 4 less distinct secondary ridges bearing numerous short hairs. The plant is 15 to 50 cm high. The aromatic seed like fruit is elongated, ovoid, 3 to 6 mm long, slightly bitter and has a warm flavor. The flowers are white or rose colored in small umbels.

Uses :
Cumin seed have an aromatic and bitter taste. It is used as a condiment, and is an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes and cheese. Cumin may lower blood sugar, reduce seizures, strengthen bones, and treat the eye; however, there is no clinical evidence to support these claims. Cumin is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a spice and flavoring. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and for flavoring liqueurs and cordials.

IPM Cumin Seed :
We offer Indian origin IPM (Integrated Pest Management) cumin seed for EU Countries and Japan. Every year we produce around 500-600mt ipm cumin through our Backward Integration Program. We maintains the farmer data and follows a coding system for their produce. This allows us to extend our control over the quality of the raw ingredients and maintain complete traceability. Areas where we helps farmers include:

• Soil analysis
• Seed selection
• Fertilizer/pesticide application
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices
• Preventive measures for diseases
• Post harvest handling
• Providing the right price for the product