Dill Seed

Dill Seeds are the flat, oval, light brown seeds (technically fruits) of the dill plant. They have a warm, slightly bitter, caraway-like flavour and are used in pickles, spice blends, breads and digestive remedies. In India, dill seed is known as soya or suva, and it is a familiar ingredient in gripe water and home remedies for infant colic.

Arizone International supplies whole Dill Seeds in bulk, cleaned and graded, for spice companies, pickle makers, food manufacturers, oil distillers, herbal brands, wholesalers and exporters.

European and Indian Dill

There are two main types of dill in trade. European dill is Anethum graveolens, the feathery herb used fresh in Scandinavian, Russian and Central European cooking. Indian dill, often called Anethum sowa, is closely related and is grown mainly for its seeds. Indian dill seeds tend to be slightly longer and narrower, with a somewhat different aroma. India grows dill seed mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.

The name dill is thought to come from an old Norse word meaning "to lull" or soothe, which fits its long-standing use for calming the stomach and settling restless babies.

Aroma and Composition

• CarvoneThe main aroma compound in European dill seed, also found in caraway and spearmint.
• LimoneneAdds a fresh, citrusy note.
• DillapioleFound in higher amounts in Indian dill seed, giving it a distinct character.
• Fixed Oil, Fibre and FlavonoidsMaking up much of the seed.

Applications

• Dill pickles and pickling spice blends
• Rye bread, crackers and savoury bakery
• Spice mixes, seasonings, soups and sauces
• Mukhwas and after-meal digestive blends
• Gripe water and traditional digestive preparations
• Distillation of dill seed oil for flavour and fragrance
• Herbal teas for digestive comfort

Dill in Traditional Practice

Dill water, made from dill seed oil or an infusion of the seeds, was a key ingredient in the original gripe water, a remedy first sold in England in the nineteenth century for babies with colic. In Ayurveda, shatapushpa (dill) is used for digestion and women's health. Modern products using dill for infants must follow strict local regulations.

Quality Parameters

• Purity and foreign matter, typically cleaned to 98% or 99%
• Volatile oil content
• Moisture and total ash
• Microbiology, with steam sterilisation on request
• Pesticide residues and aflatoxins
• Sortex cleaning for export grades

Packaging and Storage

Dill Seeds are packed in PP or jute bags, typically 25 kg to 50 kg, or as required. Store in a cool, dry place to keep the aroma fresh.

Tips for Buyers and Formulators

Indian dill (sowa) and European dill taste slightly different, so specify which you need for pickles or seasonings. Ask for Sortex-cleaned seed with a stated purity for export orders.

Keep dill seed in a cool, dry place to protect its aroma.

Why Choose Arizone International?

We are an India-based supplier and exporter of seed spices and herbs, with access to Gujarat and Rajasthan's seed spice markets. We supply Dill Seeds in machine-cleaned and Sortex grades with full export documentation.

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