Pure Organic Cumin Powder (سفید زیرہ پاؤڈر / Sufaid Zeera Powder) – Iron‑Rich Ground Spice for Digestion, Weight Management & Authentic Pakistani Flavour

Welcome to Spices.pk, your most trusted source for 100% organic, chemical‑free spices and superfoods. Our premium Cumin Powder – Sufaid Zeera Powder (سفید زیرہ پاؤڈر / Jeera Powder) is finely ground from the finest organic cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum), naturally sun‑dried and packed fresh in Pakistan. This golden‑brown powder delivers a consistently warm, earthy, slightly bitter flavour that is the backbone of countless Pakistani dishes – from daal tadka and biryani to korma and chaat. A true nutritional powerhouse, just one teaspoon (2g) provides approximately 20% of your daily iron needs, along with magnesium, manganese, and powerful antioxidants (flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic compounds). Backed by clinical studies, cumin powder supports healthy weight management (comparable to orlistat in some trials), improves digestion, reduces bloating and gas, and boosts overall metabolism. Whether you reside in Lahore, Karachi, or Islamabad, our premium Sufaid Zeera Powder delivers unmatched freshness and the authentic taste every Pakistani kitchen relies on.

Cumin Powder (زیرہ پاؤڈر)

Why Choose Spices.pk Cumin Powder (سفید زیرہ پاؤڈر)?

What is Cumin Powder (سفید زیرہ پاؤڈر / Sufaid Zeera Powder)?

Cumin powder, known as Sufaid Zeera Powder (سفید زیرہ پاؤڈر) or Jeera Powder in Urdu, is the dried, ground fruit of the Cuminum cyminum plant, a member of the parsley (Apiaceae) family. Native to the eastern Mediterranean and South Asia, cumin has been cultivated for over 5,000 years and is revered worldwide for its warm, earthy, slightly bitter and nutty flavour that forms the backbone of countless dishes – from simple daal tadka to complex biryani masala, korma, and chaat. Grinding the seeds into a fine powder increases our ability to absorb their beneficial compounds, making cumin powder a highly effective way to access the spice's full nutritional and medicinal potential.

Nutritional profile per 100g: approximately 375 kcal, 44g carbohydrates (10.5g fibre), 22g protein, 22g fat, and exceptional mineral content: iron (66mg – 366% DV), manganese (3.3mg – 165% DV), magnesium (366mg – 91% DV), calcium (931mg – 93% DV), and phosphorus (499mg – 50% DV). The key bioactive compounds include cuminaldehyde, cuminic alcohol, and terpenes, which are responsible for its digestive, anti‑inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

In every Pakistani kitchen, zeera is indispensable – whether used whole in tadka or ground in spice blends. Our premium Sufaid Zeera Powder is sourced from the finest organic cumin seeds (India is the world's largest producer, accounting for over 80% of global supply) and ground fresh in Pakistan to deliver the authentic taste and health benefits your family deserves.

A Spice With Ancient Roots – The 5,000‑Year History of Cumin

Cumin has a fascinating history that spans millennia. In ancient Egypt, cumin was not only used as a culinary spice but also as an ingredient for mummifying pharaohs. Cumin seeds were found in the tombs of pharaohs, and it is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments (Isaiah 28:25-27). The Roman gourmet Apicius used cumin in his recipes, and Pliny the Elder declared it the “best appetizer of all condiments”. For centuries, traditional Ayurvedic and Greco‑Roman physicians prized cumin as a digestive aid, a natural remedy for bloating and indigestion, and even a treatment for respiratory ailments.

In Ayurveda, cumin (Jeera) is considered a powerful deepana (appetiser) and pachana (digestive) herb that kindles digestive fire (agni) without increasing Pitta. It is used to relieve colic, flatulence, and diarrhoea. In Unani medicine, cumin is used to treat digestive disorders and to increase lactation. Cumin was also a major commodity along the Silk Road, spreading from the Middle East to Asia, Europe, and Africa. Today, India is the world's largest producer, exporter, and consumer of cumin (over 80% of global supply), followed by Syria, Turkey, Iran, and China. Spices.pk is proud to bring this ancient, heritage spice to your table in its purest, most authentic organic form.