PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Product Name : Cumin Whole, Uncleaned

Terova Spec Code : RCND-4000-002
Terova Item Code : **

A. GENERAL PROPERTIES:
Botanical Name : Cuminum cyminum
Family : Apiaceae
Plant part used : Dried Seeds
Geographical Origin : India
Process : Non Steam treated, Uncleaned dried fruit of Cuminum cyminum L.

B. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Parameter Specification UOM Test Protocol
Colour Greyish Green N/A Internal Method
Aroma Characteristic N/A Internal Method
Flavor Warm, slightly bitter N/A Internal Method
&nutty
Extraneous Foreign Material: Max 5 %w/w Internal Method
- Critical Foreign Material
[Metal pieces, glass, Stones, Sticks, plastic &
woody pieces, and other critical foreign materials]

C. CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Parameter Specification UOM Test Protocol

Moisture Max 12 %w/w ASTA Method 2.1

Total Ash Max 10 % ASTA Method 3.0
Acid Insoluble Ash Max 1.5 % ASTA Method 4.0
Volatile Oil Min 4 % ASTA Method 5.2

D. RESIDUES:
Parameter Specification UOM Test Protocol
Pesticide Residues Conform to regulation EU 396/2005/US regulations QuEChERS/GC-MS

E. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Allergen Statement : The product does not contain any allergens as listed in Annex II EU 1169/2011/ US
regulations.
GMO Status : The product doesn’t contain GMO Directive 2001/18/EC -regulation 1829/2003 &
1830/2003 / US regulations.
Packaging : The product shall be pack in suitable packaging specified by the Customer
Storage & Shelf life : 24 months from manufacturing date when stored in a cool and dry area

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REVISION HISTORY:
Revision No. Effective Date Summary of change
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