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Cumin Seeds - ABABIL Exporters of cashew & spices

ABABIL EXPORTS                       ABABIL IMPEX

DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS GRADES OF CUMIN SEEDS

                          

Grade designations and definations of quality of Cumin Seeds (Jeera)

Grade Designation 

 (!)    Extraneous matter by weight maximum (%) (*) Other seeds by weight maximum (%) 'Jeeralu' content by weight maximum (%)

(@) Damaged discolored and weevil led seeds by count maximum (%)

  (#) Immature & shriveled seeds by weight maximum (%)
  CUMIN SPECIAL            1.50 %        0.50 %          1.00 %         1.50 %     1.50 %
 CUMIN GOOD           2.50 %        1.00 %          3.00 %         2.50 %     3.00 %
  CUMIN FAIR           3.50 %        1.50 %          3.50 %         3.50 %     4.00 % 
General Characteristics : The Cumin seeds shall be the dried fruits of the plant Cuminum Cyminum L ; The seeds shall be free from visible mould, insect infestation, any harmful foreign matter and musty odour. The seeds shall be reasonably dry with moisture not exceeding 10%.
(!) Extraneous matter -- means dust, dirt, stones, chaff, stalks, stems or straw or any other impurity.

(*) Other seeds -- includes seeds other than that of Cumin.

(@) Damaged, discolored & weevil led seeds -- are those seeds that are internally damaged and discolored, materially affecting the quality & which are partially or wholly bored or eaten by weevil or other insects.

(#) Immature and shriveled seeds -- are those fruits which are not properly developed.