GAMBHIR INTERNATIONAL brings you the finest cumin powder, naturally sourced for a world of taste and well-being.
Cumin is one of the most ancient and widely used spices all over the world. It is the seed part of the plant called Cuminum cyminum and scientifically termed under the family Apiaceae, also known as parsley family. It has an earthy and warm taste and has a strong odor.
Cumin is a flowering herbaceous plant which needs a warm climate with long growing seasons. It is harvested in the summer season when the seeds turn brown in color. After harvesting, seeds are dried in the sun to remove any moisture for long term use.
In India however, it goes by many names such as “Zeera/Jeera”. Cumin is applied in several cuisines either in the entire seed form or ground form.
Originally, cultivated in the Nile valley of Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean, but it is currently being cultivated in India particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan, being among the leading producers, the Middle East countries including Turkey, Iran and Syria, China and Mexico.
Cumin is mostly used in culinary, however, it has other uses such as in medical fields too. Mainly in cookery preparations, it is employed as a flavoring agent due to its intense olfactory properties. Cumin is usually preferred in Indian, Middle Eastern, Mexican and North American dishes.
Cumin oil, which is antioxidative in nature, is used in care products of hairs and skins and in aromatherapy applications.
Cumin has got a natural merit even though it is a flavoring agent. It was used extensively in traditional medicine like Ayurveda and used by Chinese as medicines It has various major health benefits from Antibacterial effect to Cancer prevention. It can regulate high cholesterol. It also helps in Diabetes management, digestion and weight loss. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and enhances immunity.
Cumin comprises nutrients which are essential for the body. It has Flavonoids – an antioxidant, Iron, Vitamin A, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus and Calcium. Consuming cumin seeds or ground cumin is a proven remedy for indigestion, bloating, and gas. In India, jeera-water (cumin-infused water) is often consumed to relieve digestive issues and promotes overall gut-health. Because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, cumin is highly recommended to treat infections and inflammations. The high content of phytochemicals present in cumin makes it a powerful antioxidant which helps minimize the risk of major diseases related to heart, cancer and neurodegeneration.
Being the global largest producer and exporter of cumin with about 70% of the total world production, India reached to about 627 thousand standard metric tons in fiscal year 2023 from the estimated production of 486 thousand standard metric tons in fiscal year 2015. In export to quantitative contributions of the field it is observed that India contributes almost 30-35% the global production.
GAMBHIR INTERNATIONAL is one of the renowned processors and suppliers of superior quality cumin seed powder. Cumin is undoubtedly one of the healthiest spices on the planet, and we utilize natural cumin to create the most flavorful and aromatic cumin powder available to the masses, which is further processed under the best possible conditions thus conforming to the most stringent food hygiene standards. This ensures it is 100% fresh and safe to cook our healthy meals.
Our cumin is provided in ground type and the packing ranges from 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg and 20 kg bags. We can also package in a way that suits your choice of packaging if you have one. To get the best and most reliable cumin powder suppliers in India, please contact GAMBHIR INTERNATIONAL.
| Cultivation Type | 100% Pure |
| Color | Brown |
| Form | Powder |
| Application | Cooking |
| Feature | No Artificial Color |
| Packaging Type | As per requirement |
| Packaging Size | 1kg/ 5kg/10kg/20kg/ As per Requirement |
| Type | Jeera Powder |
| Country of Origin | India |