Nedspice Group NFPP Cumin Ground HT 30 Mesh

Identification & Functionality

Country of Origin

India

Ingredient Name

Cumin Seeds

Ingredient Origin

Plant Origin

Ingredients

Cumin Seeds

Technologies

Food Ingredients

Product Families

Food Ingredients — Taste & Flavor

Spices, Herbs & Seasonings

Food Ingredients — Whole Foods, Extracts & Premixes

Nut & Seed Products

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

GMO-free,

Metal-free

Food Ingredients Features

Non-Irradiated

Properties

Appearance

An ochre – grey to light brown

Odor

Characteristic and aromatic

Flavor

Characteristic and aromatic

Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Volatile Oil (at production)	min. 4	% v/w	ASTA 5.2
Moisture Content	max. 10	% w/w	ASTA 2.0
Ash Content	max. 3	% w/w	ASTA 3.0
AIA	max. 5	% w/w	ASTA 4.0
Peanut	Not detected	mg/kg	<LOD/LOQ, ELISA or PCR method
Almond	Not detected	mg/kg	<LOD/LOQ, ELISA or PCR method

Physico-Chemical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle size	0% on # 20	USS mesh	ASTA 10.0
Particle size	max. 2% on # 30	USS mesh	ASTA 10.0
Foreign Matter (Critical)	Absent	pieces	ASTA 14.1
Foreign Matter (Major)	Absent	pieces	ASTA 14.1
Foreign Matter (Minor)	max. 0.04	% w/w	ASTA 14.1

Microbiological Values

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Total Viable Count	100000	CFU/g	ISO 4833-1
Salmonella	Not detected	/375g	ISO 6579-1
Escherichia Coli	max. 10	CFU/g	IsO 16649-2
Total coliforms	max. 10	CFU/g	ISO 4832
Yeast and Moulds	100	CFU/g	Iso 21527-2
Listeria monocytogenes	Not detected	/25g	ISO 11290

Nutritional Information

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Energy Value	1567	kJ/100g	-
Energy Value	375	kcal/100g	-
Protein (N x 6.25)	17.81	g/100g	-
Total Fat	22.27	g/100g	-
Saturates	1.535	g/100g	-
Monounsaturated	14.04	g/100g	-
Polyunsaturated	3.279	g/100g	-
Carbohydrate	44.24	g/100g	-
Sugars	2.25	g/100g	-
Dietary Fiber	10.5	g/100g	-
Salt (Na x 2.5)	0.42	g/100g	-
Sodium	0.168	g/100g	-

Heavy Metals

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Arsenic Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-MS or equivalent
Lead Content	max. 1	mg/kg	ICP-MS or equivalent
Cadmium Content	max. 0.5	mg/kg	ICP-MS or equivalent
Mercury Content	max. 0.05	mg/kg	ICP-MS or equivalent

Mycotoxins

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Aflatoxin Total	max. 20	μg/kg	ASTA 24.2 or equivalent

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

USDA Certified

Technical Details & Test Data

Treatment

• Product has not been irradiated, except when specially agreed on in the contract conditions.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Pack Size

• 50lbs Bag (22.68Kg)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

18 months

Shelf-Life

• 18 months (or as agreed). Recommended storage conditions: In a dry, cool and dark place.