Cumin Seeds

Product Overview

Upper Egypt Cumin Premium

Egyptian cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) cultivated in Upper Egypt is recognized globally for its bold, earthy flavor and high volatile oil content dominated by cuminaldehyde. Egypt ranks among the world's top cumin producers, and Upper Egyptian cumin benefits from the hot, dry climate and sandy soils that concentrate essential oil compounds — delivering the potent aroma and deep amber color that international buyers demand.

HS Herbs supplies whole cumin seeds and finely ground cumin powder. Our cumin undergoes multi-stage cleaning, gravity separation, and optical sorting to remove impurities, immature seeds, and foreign matter. Each lot is tested for volatile oil content (typically 2.5–4.0%), cuminaldehyde percentage, moisture, and complete microbiology. We offer both machine-cleaned (MC) and sortex-cleaned grades.

Egyptian cumin is indispensable in Middle Eastern, Indian, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisines. Key applications include spice blends (taco seasoning, garam masala, baharat), meat processing, snack seasonings, pharmaceutical preparations, and essential oil distillation. HS Herbs exports to major spice importers and food companies across five continents.