Dill Seeds
Product Description
At Fittree International, we export aromatic Dill Seeds (Anethum graveolens), harvested from the sun-drenched fields of Central India. Distinguished by their flat, oval shape and light brown color, our seeds possess a clean, pungent flavor with hints of caraway and anise. They are the definitive spice for the global pickling industry, artisan bakery sector, and traditional digestive remedies.
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Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Oval-shaped, flat seeds with fine ridges |
| Color | Light brown with a yellowish hue |
| Size | 3mm to 5mm |
| Purity | 99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
| Admixture | 0.5% max |
| Moisture Content | 8% to 10% max |
| Odor | Strong, aromatic, sweet, and spicy |
| Broken Seeds | 2% max |
| Shelf Life | 2 Years |
| Origin | India (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh) |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 8% to 10% max |
| Volatile Oil Content | 2.5% to 4% |
| Protein Content | 15% to 18% |
| Fiber Content | 18% to 22% |
| Total Fat | 12% to 15% |
| Ash Content | 6% max |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade poly bags, jute bags with liners, or PP Bags
- Standard Sizes: 10kg, 25kg, 50kg, or customized packing
- 20ft Container: 13 Metric Tons (MT)
- 40ft Container: 26 Metric Tons (MT)
- Up to 2 years when stored in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, light, and heat.
Product Description
Dill Seeds (Anethum Graveolens) are an aromatic spice derived from the dried fruit of the dill plant. Renowned for their warm, pungent flavor with notes of caraway and anise, our Dill Seeds are sourced directly from the prime growing regions of India (Gujarat and Rajasthan).
At Fittree International, we specialize in exporting premium-grade Dill Seeds that meet strict international standards. Whether for pickling, culinary spice blends, or pharmaceutical extraction, our seeds are processed to ensure high volatile oil content and distinct aroma. We offer Machine Cleaned and Sortex Cleaned grades to ensure purity up to 99.9%, making us a preferred partner for global buyers.
Key Features & Health Benefits
- Origin Guarantee: 100% Indian Origin (known for high Carvone content).
- High Purity: Available in 99% and 99.5% purity levels (Sortex Cleaned).
- Rich Aroma: High volatile oil content (Min 2.5%) for superior flavor.
- Fresh Crop: We source only current season crops to ensure longevity and freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dill Seeds — answered by our export team.
Anethum graveolens seeds contain minimum 2.5–4.5% volatile oil with carvone as the primary component at 40–60% and limonene at 20–30%, measured by GC-MS at NABL labs. Indian Dill Seeds have higher carvone content than European Dill.
99% purity, moisture below 10%, foreign matter below 0.5%, foreign seeds below 0.5%, volatile oil minimum 2.5%. Machine-cleaned and sortex-sorted. NABL lab reports per batch.
MOQ is 500 kg to 1 MT. A 20 ft container holds 16–18 MT. Trial orders of 250 kg accepted. Major markets: EU, USA, Middle East, and Australia.
Pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), aflatoxin, heavy metals, moisture, purity, volatile oil and carvone (GC-MS), and microbiological parameters per batch. Full COA accompanies every export shipment.
Key ingredient in dill pickles, bread flavoring, herbal tea, Nordic and Scandinavian cuisine, and Indian cooking. Essential oil (rich in carvone) is used in pharmaceutical flavoring, chewing gum, soap, and personal care products.
5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, and 50 kg PP and paper bags. Private label retail packs (50 g, 100 g, 250 g pouches) available above 500 kg. Organic-certified variants from Rajasthan farms available.
