Cumin Seed Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Cumin Seed Oil is a warm, spicy, earthy and slightly green essential oil steam distilled from the dried seeds of Cuminum cyminum, the familiar jeera of Indian kitchens. It carries the strong, instantly recognisable aroma of roasted cumin and is used in food flavours, seasonings, perfumery, soaps and traditional preparations.
Arizone International supplies Cumin Seed Oil and cumin oleoresin for flavour houses, seasoning and snack manufacturers, food processors, fragrance companies and exporters.
Not the Same as Black Seed (Kalonji) Oil
Cumin seed oil is often confused with "black cumin seed oil". Black cumin seed oil, also called black seed oil or kalonji oil, is a cold-pressed fixed oil from Nigella sativa, a completely different plant. Cumin seed oil, on this page, is a steam-distilled essential oil from Cuminum cyminum. The two differ in aroma, composition, use and safety. If you are looking for kalonji oil, please see our Black Seed Oil page in the carrier oil range.
India and Cumin
India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of cumin seed. Gujarat and Rajasthan together grow almost all of India's cumin, and Unjha in Gujarat's Mehsana district is the country's biggest cumin trading market. The crop is sown in winter and harvested in early spring. Syria, Turkey and Iran are other producers. Cumin is essential in tadka, garam masala, jeera rice and countless spice blends.
Aroma and Composition
- CuminaldehydeUsually the key component, often 20% to 40%, giving the typical warm, spicy cumin aroma.
- Gamma-Terpinene and p-CymeneMajor components adding a fresh, slightly citrusy lift.
- Beta-PineneAdding freshness.
- p-Mentha-1,3-dien-7-al and Related AldehydesContributing to the rich, roasted character.
The oil yield from cumin seed is usually around 2% to 5%. Cumin oleoresin, made by solvent extraction, gives a fuller, more complete flavour for processed foods.
Applications
- Seasonings, curry powders and spice blends
- Snacks, namkeen, chips and instant noodles
- Soups, sauces, gravies and ready meals
- Meat products, sausages and marinades
- Pickles and chutneys
- Perfumery, in tiny amounts for warm, spicy accords
- Soaps and traditional preparations
Traditional Use
In Ayurveda and Indian households, jeera is traditionally used to support digestion, and jeera water is a common home remedy. These are traditional uses, not approved health claims for the essential oil.
Safety and Dilution
Cumin seed oil is safe as a food flavour at normal levels. The concentrated oil is phototoxic, because cuminaldehyde-rich cumin oil has shown phototoxicity, and IFRA sets limits for its use in leave-on skin products. It should always be diluted before skin contact, and skin treated with it should not be exposed to strong sunlight. Not recommended in aromatherapy during pregnancy. Keep out of reach of children.
Quality Parameters
- Botanical identity (Cuminum cyminum)
- Cuminaldehyde content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma and flavour evaluation
- Food-grade compliance where required
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium bottles, HDPE containers or drums. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and air.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and spice oils, located in Daman, next to Gujarat, India's leading cumin-growing state. We supply Cumin Seed Oil and oleoresin with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Food flavour / Cosmetic / Fragrance grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- India
- Shelf Life
- 24 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Seasonings, curry powders and spice blends
- Snacks, namkeen, chips and instant noodles
- Soups, sauces, gravies and ready meals
- Meat products, sausages and marinades
- Pickles and chutneys
- Perfumery, in tiny amounts for warm, spicy accords
Compliance
No. Kalonji or black seed oil is a pressed oil from Nigella sativa. Cumin Seed Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from Cuminum cyminum, the familiar jeera.
Cuminaldehyde, often 20% to 40% of the oil, gives Cumin Seed Oil its warm, spicy aroma of roasted cumin.
Almost all Indian cumin is grown in Gujarat and Rajasthan, and Unjha in Gujarat is the country's biggest cumin market.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Cumin Seed Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Cumin Seed Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Cumin Seed Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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