Mustard Seed
Sharp, tangy heat that turns nutty when tempered — for pickles, curries and condiments.
- Minimum order
- 1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
- HS code
- 1207 50 90
- Origin
- India
- Shelf life
- 12–24 months in cool, dry storage
Overview
About Mustard Seed
Black and brown Indian mustard seed with a sharp, pungent bite that turns nutty when tempered in hot oil.
Cleaned and sorted, and supplied free from argemone seeds.
Specifications
Grades, forms & quality parameters
Quality parameters
| Purity | 99% / 98% |
|---|---|
| Seed size | 1.0–2.0 mm |
| Moisture | ≤ 10% |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5% |
| Argemone seeds | Absent |
Typical values. Exact specifications are agreed in the contract and confirmed per lot with a certificate of analysis.
Available forms & grades
| Form / grade | Detail |
|---|---|
| Black | To specification |
| Brown | To specification |
Custom cut sizes, mesh and grades on request.
Packing & shipping
Trade terms at a glance
Packing
25/50 kg poly-lined jute or PP bags; cartons, vacuum packs and private label on request
Container load
20ft: approx. 19–21 MT · 40ft: approx. 26–27 MT. Confirmed in every quotation.
Minimum order
1,000 kg per product (mixed containers welcome)
Lead time
Typically 15–25 days after advance or L/C, depending on product and quantity
Incoterms
FOB, CFR or CIF (Incoterms® 2020) from any major Indian port, or DAP delivered to a named place in over 120 countries; FCA on request
Payment terms
30% advance by T/T, balance against documents or by L/C at sight
Quality & documents
Tested, inspected, documented
Microbiological test report for every batch; pre-shipment inspection by SGS or TÜV; buyer-nominated inspection on request.
APEDA Registration-cum-Membership
Spices Board
ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management
Importer-Exporter Code
FSSAI Central Licence
Shipping documents
- Commercial invoice
- packing list
- bill of lading
- certificate of origin
- phytosanitary certificate
- fumigation certificate (where required)
- batch test report
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