Unjha, Gujarat, India — Cumin Trade Hub
Indian Jeera | Unjha, Gujarat | Export-Grade Bulk Supply
JM Masala supplies export-grade cumin seeds from Unjha, Gujarat, India, to international importers, spice distributors, food manufacturers and bulk buyers. Our cumin is sourced through established Gujarat trade networks and supplied according to agreed requirements for purity, moisture, admixture, oil content, appearance, cleaning and packing.
Buyers can request product specifications, samples, laboratory documentation and export quotations based on their destination and contract requirements.
JM Masala Trading LLP
APMC Unjha, Gujarat
0909 31 29 (Whole)
98% – 99.9% Sortex
Export-grade Indian Cumin Seeds (Jeera) processed and supplied from Unjha, Gujarat.
98% to 99.5%+
Machine cleaned and Sortex optical graded
2.5% to 4.5%
High cuminaldehyde essential oil retention
13–14 MT / 20ft
Loose stuffed in 25kg / 50kg PP bags
Mundra Port
Direct highway transit from Unjha processing
Technical Parameters
JM Masala lists cumin seed grades of 98%, 99%, and 99.5% purity, subject to agreed contract specifications. Moisture specifications range from a maximum of 8% to 10% depending on the agreed grade and destination requirement.
| Parameter | JM Masala Commercial Specification | Testing Method / Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Cuminum cyminum L. | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| ITC-HS Code | 0909 31 29 (Whole Seeds) / 0909 32 00 (Ground Powder) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Primary Origin | Unjha, Gujarat and Western Rajasthan, India | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Physical Purity | 98% / 99% / 99.5% up to 99.9% Sortex Optical Cleaned | Gravimetric / Visual Separation |
| Moisture Content | Max 8.0% to 10.0% (calibrated to buyer destination) | ASTA 2.0 / ISO 939 |
| Volatile Essential Oil | 2.5% to 4.5% v/w (rich in natural cuminaldehyde) | ISO 6571 (Hydro-distillation) |
| Admixture / Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% (Europe Quality) to Max 1.5%–2.0% (FAQ Quality) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Total Ash | Max 8.0% to 9.5% | ISO 928 / ISO 930 |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.0% to 1.5% | ISO 928 / ISO 930 |
| Seed Appearance & Color | Brown to greenish-brown with characteristic longitudinal ridges | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Crop Harvest Season | February to April (fresh crop arrival window at APMC Unjha) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Cleaning Standard | Multi-deck Machine Cleaned + High-Resolution Sortex Optical Color Sorted | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Microbiological Standards | Salmonella: Absent in 25g x 10; E. Coli: <10 CFU/g | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Pesticide & Aflatoxin Limits | Aligned to EU MRLs, US FDA, or destination country requirements | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
| Shelf Life | 12 to 24 months in cool, dry storage (<20°C, <60% RH) | Contract / NABL Laboratory Standard |
Destination Calibration
Cumin import requirements vary significantly across global regulatory and industrial zones. We configure processing, cleaning thresholds, and laboratory testing parameters specifically for each buyer's commercial market:
• 99.5% Minimum Purity
• Max 8.0% Moisture
• Max 0.5% Admixture (Foreign matter <0.2%)
Engineered for European Union food processors, spice blenders, and supermarket packers. Sourced from selected high-altitude lots with rigorous testing for pesticide residues (EU MRLs), Aflatoxins (B1 <5 ppb, Total <10 ppb), and complete absence of Salmonella.
• 99.0% to 99.5% Clean
• Max 8.0% to 9.0% Moisture
• Max 0.8% Admixture
Prepared in accordance with American Spice Trade Association (ASTA) cleanliness standards. Uniform elongated seed size, high natural cuminaldehyde essential oil retention (3.0%+), and optional steam sterilization for microbiological control.
• 98.0% to 99.0% Purity
• Max 9.0% to 10.0% Moisture
• Max 1.5% to 2.0% Admixture
High-volume commercial grade widely preferred for traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, mandi rice seasoning, wholesale re-bagging, and regional food service distributors across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and GCC markets.
• 99.0% Minimum Purity
• Max 8.5% to 9.0% Moisture
• Max 1.0% Admixture
Calibrated optical-sorted seeds with clean greenish-brown coloration, free from dead insects, foreign seeds, and field gravel, optimal for Southeast Asian culinary packing and industrial curry formulations.
Geographic Origin
Unjha, located in the Mehsana district of Northern Gujarat, is the undisputed focal point of India's seed spice trade. The APMC Unjha market yard is India's largest commercial arrival and price-discovery center for cumin seeds.
The fertile agricultural tracts of Northern Gujarat, Saurashtra, and neighboring Western Rajasthan channel their harvest directly into Unjha. The arid climate, alluvial soils, and low winter humidity produce cumin seeds with high volatile essential oil (2.5% to 4.5% cuminaldehyde) and sharp aromatic pungency.
Operating directly from Unjha enables JM Masala to maintain continuous, daily physical presence in the market yard, securing early fresh-crop arrivals, supervising mechanical cleaning, and overseeing export container loading.
Manufacturing & Quality
Raw mandi arrivals contain dust, dirt balls, field gravel, and discolored grains. JM Masala applies a complete mechanical and optical cleaning sequence to achieve purity from 98% up to 99.9%:
JM Masala is headquartered in Unjha, Gujarat. During the annual harvest window (February–April), our procurement team inspects daily spot arrivals across the APMC market yard, selecting crop lots with high natural oil content and intact seed husks.
Representative samples from candidate lots are verified immediately for moisture (<8.5%), foreign matter, volatile oil, and natural coloration before transport to our processing lines.
Raw seeds pass through multi-deck vibratory screeners, high-speed air aspirators, and density-gradient gravity destoners to remove field stones, mud lumps, stems, and empty seed husks.
High-resolution digital optical sorters inspect every seed individually, using high-velocity air nozzles to pneumatically eject discolored, black, or defective grains to achieve 99.5% or 99.9% purity.
Gravity chute inline rare-earth magnets and industrial metal detectors eliminate all ferrous and non-ferrous metallic fragments prior to bagging.
Finished export batches are sampled and tested at NABL-accredited laboratories for volatile essential oil (ISO 6571), moisture (ASTA 2.0), total ash, microbiological limits, and contract-specified pesticide MRLs.
Cumin seeds are packed into 25kg/50kg food-grade woven PP bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners or 3-ply Kraft paper bags, complete with container-level desiccants for ocean voyages.
Container stuffing is supervised in Gujarat. Sealed 20ft or 40ft FCL containers travel ~320 km via highway directly to Mundra Port or Pipavav Port for international vessel loading.
Quality Metrics
Every shipment is verified against critical physical, chemical, and organoleptic metrics:
Calibrated across 98% (FAQ), 99% (Machine Cleaned), 99.5% (Sortex Cleaned), and 99.9% (Super Sortex). Physical separation confirms exact freedom from weeds and inert matter.
Maintained at maximum 8.0% to 10.0%. Low moisture prevents fungal development and mold spoilage during maritime transport while maintaining natural husk flexibility.
Admixture includes seeds other than cumin, stalks, and dirt. Sortex optical cleaning reduces foreign admixture below 0.5% for European and North American buyers.
Cumin's distinctive pungency stems from cuminaldehyde. Unjha crop arrivals test between 2.5% and 4.5% v/w essential oil, verified via hydro-distillation (ISO 6571).
Elongated, oval seeds with characteristic parallel longitudinal ridges. Sized uniformly over multi-deck screens to ensure consistent density and visual appeal.
Supplied from the latest harvest crop arrivals. Proper warehousing under temperature and humidity-monitored conditions preserves aromatic volatile oils throughout the year.
Logistics & Stowage
Cumin seeds have a bulk density of approximately 480 to 520 g/L, allowing heavy container loading compared to lighter volumetric seed spices:
25kg / 50kg food-grade woven PP bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners protecting against ambient humidity.
3-ply paper bags with PE moisture barrier for mechanized food manufacturing facilities in Europe & USA.
500 kg to 1000 kg big bags with corner lifting loops and discharge spouts for industrial extractors.
Stand-up zipper pouches (100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg), PET jars, and branded cartons with barcode printing.
Industrial Use
Indian cumin seeds serve diverse global commercial and culinary functions:
Sorted bold whole seeds packed into retail pouches and spice jars for consumer grocery shelves worldwide.
Cold-milled ground cumin (40 to 80 mesh) retaining natural aroma and essential oils without heat discoloration.
Cornerstone ingredient in garam masala, taco seasoning, chili powders, and commercial barbecue rubs.
Steam-distilled for cuminaldehyde essential oil and solvent-extracted for high-potency food flavor oleoresins.
Standard flavoring agent in European sausage formulations, Middle Eastern kebab marinades, and cured meats.
Topping and seasoning for savory crackers, artisan breads, cheese flavorings, and snack coatings.
Quality Assurance
Every export consignment of cumin seeds is verified against strict physical, chemical, and regulatory standards prior to vessel loading:
1. NABL Certificate of Analysis (COA): Pre-shipment batch testing verifying purity, moisture, volatile oil, total ash, and absence of Salmonella.
2. Destination Compliance Screening: Pre-shipment laboratory analysis for pesticide residues (EU MRLs / US FDA parameters), Aflatoxins, and heavy metals.
3. Pre-Shipment Sample Program: Representative 250g–500g physical samples dispatched via DHL/FedEx for buyer approval prior to commercial dispatch.
Standard documents provided for international customs clearance:
Buyer Inquiries
Direct, factual answers to frequently asked questions by international spice importers and procurement managers:
JM Masala supplies cumin seeds in calibrated purity grades of 98%, 99%, 99.5%, and up to 99.9% Super Sortex purity. The exact purity specification is confirmed according to the buyer's requirement and agreed contract terms.
JM Masala is based in Unjha, Gujarat, India, and sources cumin seeds directly through established APMC Unjha mandi networks and regional farm partnerships across Northern Gujarat and Western Rajasthan.
Current product specifications list maximum moisture between 8.0% and 10.0%, with premium European and North American grades typically calibrated at maximum 8.0% to 8.5% to ensure shelf stability during marine transit.
Fresh Unjha cumin arrivals test between 2.5% and 4.5% v/w volatile essential oil (predominantly natural cuminaldehyde), verified via ISO 6571 hydro-distillation testing.
We supply Europe Quality (99.5% Sortex, EU MRL compliant), USA Quality (99.0%–99.5% ASTA), Singapore Quality (99.0% Sortex), and Gulf Commercial Quality (98%–99%), as well as machine-cleaned whole and split varieties.
Yes. We specialize in 20ft FCL (~13.0 to 14.0 Metric Tons loose stuffed) and 40ft FCL (~26.0 to 28.0 Metric Tons loose stuffed) export container shipments, as well as consolidated multi-spice containers.
Yes. Importers and procurement managers can contact JM Masala to request representative physical samples (250g to 500g) dispatched via international courier (DHL/FedEx) along with batch specification sheets.
Yes. Every export shipment is accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from accredited NABL laboratories verifying purity, moisture, volatile oil, microbiological parameters, and destination-specific pesticide residue limits (EU/US FDA).
JM Masala exports cumin seeds to commercial importers, spice millers, and distributors across Europe (UK, Germany, Netherlands), North America (USA, Canada), the Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia), and Asia-Pacific (Singapore, Australia).
Related Spice Portfolio
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Eagle, Scooter & Parrot grades from Gujarat & Rajasthan. Sortex optical cleaned.
Gujarat bold green and Lucknowi varieties with calibrated essential anethole oil.
Machine cleaned and Sortex cleaned golden-yellow whole fenugreek seeds.
100% pure cold-milled cumin powder with custom mesh sizing (40–80 mesh).
Connect directly with JM Masala in Unjha, Gujarat, to discuss purity grades, request physical samples, confirm container loading, and receive FOB Mundra or CIF global price quotations.
