CUMIN SEEDS (WHOLE SPICE) Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to southwestern Asia including the Middle East. Its seeds â?? each one contained within a fruit, which is dried are used in the cuisines of many cultures worldwide in both whole and ground form. Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Cumin is a drought-tolerant, tropical, or subtropical crop. It has a growth season of 100 to 120 days. Cultivation of cumin requires a long, hot summer of three to four months. Cumin seed is used as a spice for its distinctive flavour and aroma. In South Asian cooking, it is often combined with coriander seeds in a powdered mixture called dhana jeera. Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. It imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies such as curry and chili. It is also used as an ingredient in some pickles and pastries. Type Machine cleaned / Sortexed / Extra Bold Quality 99% / 98% / 99.50% (Europe Quality, Singapore Quality) Moisture 8% TO 9% Max Origin INDIA Inspection SGS or any other third Party Inspection Company for Weight and Quality as per Buyerâ??s requirement. Container Load ability 13 ~14 MT in 20 FT Container 25~26 MT in 40 FT Container Packing 25 / 30 / 50 Kg PP Bag / JuteBag Or as per the requirement (Prices may vary as per any change in Size & Quality of Packing and also if there is any Special Marking or Design required by the Buyer) Pay Mode Terms L/C (Letter of Credit), T/T (Bank Transfer)