Cumin Seeds for Food Manufacturers

Unjha Cumin — India's Export Benchmark

Unjha, in Gujarat, is India's largest and most reputed cumin trading hub. Combined with the Rajasthan growing belt, these two regions supply the majority of the world's cumin. Sunrise Grain procures cumin directly from these origins, cleans and processes it to export-grade specifications, and ships bulk cumin to food manufacturers, spice blenders, oleoresin extractors, and private-label buyers in 35+ countries.

Cumin Grades We Export

Singapore quality — 99% pure, machine cleaned, standard export grade used by spice packers and food manufacturers globally.
Europe quality — 99.5% pure, double cleaned, matched to EU food-safety and residue specifications.
Pesticide-controlled grade — tested against EU MRL (maximum residue limit) norms, ideal for buyers in regulated European markets.
Organic cumin — certified organic on contract basis with advance planning.

Typical Specifications

Parameter	Standard
Purity	99% – 99.5%
Moisture	≤ 10%
Volatile Oil Content	2.5% – 4%
Foreign Matter	≤ 0.5%
Damaged / discoloured	≤ 1%
HS Code	0909.31 (whole), 0909.32 (crushed)
Country of Origin	India (Gujarat / Rajasthan)

Primary Buyer Industries

Spice brands and private-label packagers for retail distribution
Food manufacturers producing seasoning blends, curry powders, and ready-to-cook meals
Oleoresin and essential oil extractors
Specialty ethnic food and halal/kosher food brands
Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredient suppliers

Packaging & Logistics

Standard packaging is 25 kg or 50 kg new jute bags with inner food-grade poly liner. Container capacity: 18-20 MT per 20ft FCL. We ship from Mundra, Kandla, and JNPT ports with full export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, and lab test reports.

Related spices: We also export coriander seeds, mustard seeds, and sesame seeds from the same India belts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Indian cumin seeds we get from international buyers.

What grade of cumin seeds do food manufacturers typically import from India?

Food manufacturers typically import 'Singapore quality' or 'Europe quality' Indian cumin — 99% pure, Machine Cleaned, with controlled essential oil content (2.5-4%) and FFA below 2%. We supply all common export grades plus custom specifications matching private-label and food-manufacturer specs.

What is the origin of your cumin seeds?

We source cumin seeds from the Unjha APMC market in Gujarat and from Rajasthan — the two main cumin growing regions in India. Unjha is India's largest spice-trade hub for cumin.

Can you supply ground cumin or whole seeds only?

We supply whole cumin seeds as the standard. Ground cumin (powder) can be arranged on contract basis with mesh size and shelf-life stabilization specifications per buyer requirement.

What is the typical essential oil content?

Volatile / essential oil content for our export-grade cumin is typically 2.5-4% depending on grade and growing season. Specific oil-content ranges can be matched for buyers formulating spice blends or extracting oleoresin.

Do you offer private label packaging for cumin?

Yes. Private-label and own-brand packing in retail-sized units (100g, 500g, 1 kg) and bulk packing (25 kg, 50 kg, jumbo) are available with artwork approval and MOQ aligned to pack size.