Whole Spices
Turmeric — Whole Fingers
- Forms: Whole fingers / finger-cut (no powder)
- Moisture ≤12%, Color ASTA, Finger length/grade
Red Chilli — Whole
- Stalk-free, graded, color ASTA reference
- No powder; SHU by variety on request
Black Pepper — Whole
- Grades by screen/mesh & boldness
- Moisture ≤12%, Unbroken% control
White Pepper — Whole (Decorticated)
- Grades by color, size; free of pericarp
Cloves — Whole
- Length/weight grade, Essential oil %, FM limits
Cardamom — Green
- By size, color, moisture & broken%
Cardamom — Black
- Graded by size & dryness
Cinnamon / Cassia — Sticks & Quills
- By thickness, length, quill type, bark quality
Nutmeg (Whole) & Mace (Whole Blades)
- Nutmeg by size, oil content, moisture ≤10%
- Mace by blade color/aroma/moisture
Star Anise — Whole
- Size & essential oil content
Seeds & Oilseeds
Cumin (Jeera) / Caraway (Shah Jeera)
- Seed count/size; oil % (cumin aldehyde)
- Cleanliness & broken% limits
Coriander Seeds
- Size/cleanliness • moisture ≤12%
Mustard Seeds
- Oil content, FM%, moisture limit
Fennel Seeds
- Size • color • essential oil (anethole)
Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)
- Variety bitterness, moisture, cleanliness
Ajwain (Carom) Seeds
- Thymol %, cleanliness, moisture
Poppy Seeds (Khus Khus)
- Purity ≥99.95%, Oil rich, Moisture ≤10%
- Export license required
Sesame Seeds
- Purity 98–99.95% • Oil 48–52%
Flax Seeds
- Oil ≥38%, moisture ≤10%
Sunflower Seeds
- Kernel yield %, size uniformity
Pumpkin Seeds
- Size XL/L/M/S, moisture ≤8%
Melon Seeds & Groundnuts
- Aflatoxin-free (peanuts) • moisture limits
Herbs & Leaves
Bay Leaf / Tejpat
- Leaf size, color, intactness
Curry Leaves (Dried)
- Color retention • aroma • moisture
Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
- Whole/crushed • green retention
Oregano (Dried)
- Leaf grade (whole/crushed) • oil%
Basil (Dried)
- Green retention • aroma
Thyme (Dried)
- Aroma/oil content • purity
Rosemary (Dried)
- Whole/crushed • aroma
Italian Seasoning (Leaf Blend)
- Leaf-only blend (no powders)
Nuts & Dry Fruits
Cashew Nuts
- Moisture ≤5% • Defective ≤10%
Almonds
- Moisture ≤6% • Broken ≤5%
Pistachios
- Naturally/mechanically open; roasted/salted on request
Walnuts
- Oil ≥60% • Moisture ≤5%
Pine Nuts
- Size, shell color, kernel yield • Moisture ≤5%
Chironji
- Seed size, color, kernel yield • Moisture ≤10%
Raisins
- Seedless% • Moisture ≤15% • SO₂ limits
Coconut — Dry Grated & Slices
- Edible/Milling grades • Oil ≥65% • Moisture ≤6%
- No coconut powder
Salts & Botanicals
Black Salt (Crystals)
- Crystals/granules only • No powder
Rock Salt (Crystals)
- Grain size (table/pickling) • Purity
Tamarind
- TSS, pulp %, moisture • concentrate/paste options
Saffron (Threads)
- ISO: crocin/picrocrocin/safranal • filament length
Asafoetida (Hing) — Pure Resin
- No powdered/carrier forms