| Shape | Small, elongated, curved seeds |
| Size | 2-5 mm in length |
| Color | Light to dark brown |
| Texture | Rough and ridged surface |
| Aroma | Pungent, earthy, and slightly sweet |
| Taste | Bitter, warm, and slightly nutty |
| Moisture content | 8-10% |
| Foreign matter | <2% (includes dirt, stones, other seeds, and insects) |
| Extraneous seeds | <1% (includes other seeds that are not cumin) |
| Broken seeds | <5% (includes seeds that are broken or cracked) |
| Ash content | <10% (total ash content after burning) |
| Oil content | 2-4% |
| Bulk density | 450-500 g/liter |
