Description

Cumin Extract is a concentrated botanical derivative obtained from the seeds of *Cuminum cyminum* L., standardized to deliver consistent flavor and bioactive profiles. This natural extract is essential for formulators seeking authentic, potent, and reliable cumin character without the variability of raw spices. It serves as a critical ingredient for the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, nutraceutical, and personal care industries, enabling the creation of distinctive and high-quality end products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: As a key flavoring agent in savory snacks, spice blends, sauces, soups, processed meats, and ethnic cuisine formulations.
• Functional Food & Beverages: Incorporated into wellness shots, teas, and dietary supplements for its traditional use and potential bioactive properties.
• Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements: Used in capsules, tablets, and softgels as a standardized source of cumin's characteristic compounds.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed in aromatherapy products, soaps, and natural cosmetic formulations for its warm, spicy aromatic notes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a starting material for further purification or as an active ingredient in traditional and herbal medicinal preparations.
• Animal Feed & Pet Food: Used as a natural palatability enhancer and functional ingredient in specialty feed formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cumin Extract
CAS No.	84775-51-9
Molecular Formula	Complex mixture; primarily terpenoids, aldehydes (e.g., cuminaldehyde), and flavonoids.
Molecular Weight	N/A (Natural Extract)
Synonyms	Cumin Oleoresin; Cumin Seed Extract; *Cuminum cyminum* Extract; FEMA 2340; Cuminal; Cumic Alcohol; Cuminaldehyde (major component); Jeera Extract; Natural Cumin Flavor.
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cumin Extract is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets specifications for key markers such as volatile oil content, cuminaldehyde concentration, and solvent residues. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and safety parameters. Production can adhere to relevant standards including FCC (Food Chemicals Codex), ISO, and GMP guidelines for natural extracts.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at 15-25°C. This product is light-sensitive and easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat should be avoided to maintain potency and shelf life. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere (nitrogen blanket).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Brownish viscous liquid to semi-solid
Odor	Characteristic, strong cumin aroma
Identification (IR / TLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (Cuminaldehyde, HPLC)	≥ 20% - 60% (Grade Dependent)
Total Volatile Oil	≥ 5 mL/100g
Solvent Residues (GC)	Meets regulatory limits
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Microbiological Analysis	Meets standard for food ingredients

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.