Cumin seeds and powder

Product Details

(9). Cumin seeds specifications -- Here are the typical specifications for cumin seeds:

1. Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: Small, elongated, oval-shaped seeds; brownish-yellow in color

• Size: Length of seeds typically 3-6 mm

• Aroma: Strong, warm, and distinct earthy aroma

• Flavor: Warm, slightly bitter, and aromatic

2. Chemical Specifications

• Moisture Content: ≤ 10.0%

• Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 1.5% (depends on quality and origin)

• Total Ash: ≤ 9.5%

• Acid-Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

3. Microbiological Standards

• Total Plate Count: ≤ 10^5 CFU/g

• Yeasts and Molds: ≤ 10^3 CFU/g

• Salmonella: Absent in 25 g

• E. coli: Absent in 1 g

4. Contaminants

• Heavy Metals: Within permissible limits (e.g., lead ≤ 5 ppm)

• Pesticide Residues: Must comply with international safety standards

• Aflatoxins: Within acceptable limits (e.g., B1 ≤ 5 ppb, Total ≤ 10 ppb)

5. Foreign Matter

• Extraneous Matter: ≤ 1.0% (includes dust, stones, or plant material)

• Insect-Damaged Seeds: ≤ 0.5%

• Broken and Split Seeds: ≤ 5.0%

6. Packaging and Storage

• Packaging: Typically packed in jute bags or polypropylene bags, lined with food-grade material

• Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain quality and aroma

(10). Cumin powder specification -- Here are the typical specifications for cumin seeds:

1. Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: Small, elongated, oval-shaped seeds; brownish-yellow in color

• Size: Length of seeds typically 3-6 mm

• Aroma: Strong, warm, and distinct earthy aroma

• Flavor: Warm, slightly bitter, and aromatic

2. Chemical Specifications

• Moisture Content: ≤ 10.0%

• Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 1.5% (depends on quality and origin)

• Total Ash: ≤ 9.5%

• Acid-Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

3. Microbiological Standards

• Total Plate Count: ≤ 10^5 CFU/g

• Yeasts and Molds: ≤ 10^3 CFU/g

• Salmonella: Absent in 25 g

• E. coli: Absent in 1 g

4. Contaminants

• Heavy Metals: Within permissible limits (e.g., lead ≤ 5 ppm)

• Pesticide Residues: Must comply with international safety standards

• Aflatoxins: Within acceptable limits (e.g., B1 ≤ 5 ppb, Total ≤ 10 ppb)

5. Foreign Matter

• Extraneous Matter: ≤ 1.0% (includes dust, stones, or plant material)

• Insect-Damaged Seeds: ≤ 0.5%

• Broken and Split Seeds: ≤ 5.0%

6. Packaging and Storage

• Packaging: Typically packed in jute bags or polypropylene bags, lined with food-grade material

• Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain quality and aroma