Indian Dill Seeds (Anethum graveolens), known locally as Suva or Sowa seeds, are an indispensable botanical spice for European, North American, and Scandinavian culinary industries. Global pickling processors, vinegar condiment manufacturers, and herbal tea formulators rely on Indian dill for its characteristic warm, pungent carvone aroma.
1. Technical Export Grades
| Quality Specification | Machine Cleaned Grade | Sortex Clean (Europe Grade) |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Level | 98.5% to 99.0% Min. | 99.5% to 99.9% Min. |
| Volatile Oil (Carvone Content) | 2.0% to 2.5% Min. | 2.8% to 3.5% Min. |
| Color & Shape | Light brown, oval flat winged seeds | Uniform light golden-brown, intact wings |
| Moisture Content | 10.0% Max. | 8.5% to 9.0% Max. |
| Total Ash | 9.0% Max. | 8.0% Max. |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.5% Max. | 0.8% Max. |
2. Essential Carvone Oil Density
Unlike European dill weed (herb leaves), whole dill seeds develop high concentrations of d-carvone and d-limonene in their oil glands. Spice Nest selects lots from Saurashtra and North Gujarat harvests, preserving volatile aromatic integrity through low-temperature mechanical cleaning.
3. Container Loading Capacity
- Bulk Density: Moderately light winged seed cargo.
- 20-foot FCL: 14.0 to 15.0 Metric Tons in 25 kg multi-wall paper bags or woven PP bags.
- 40-foot FCL: 24.0 to 25.0 Metric Tons.
4. Commercial Desk Inquiries
Institutional Sample Policy
Certificate of analysis covering essential oil assay, pesticide screen, and microbiological safety is issued with every export consignment.
Product Samples Available on Request — Contact Commercial Export Desk
