cumin

Product Name: Cumin
Scientific name: Cuminum cyminum
Plant family: Apiaceae (umbrella)

Physical and chemical characteristics of cumin (for dried spice)

Description feature

Appearance: elongated, narrow, greenish-brown seeds
Light green to dark green color
Spicy, warm and slightly bitter taste
A very fragrant and penetrating fragrance, warm and earthy.
Grain size 4 to 6 mm.
Maximum permissible humidity 10%
Essential oil: 1.5 to 4 percent (depending on growing region and type)
Main active ingredients: Cumin aldehyde, limonene, terpinene
Total ash maximum 10%
Acid insoluble ash: maximum 2.5%

Medicinal properties and uses

Aid in digestion

anti flatulence

Appetite enhancer

Antimicrobial and antifungal

Reduces blood sugar and lipids

Improve bowel function

Use cases

In preparing dishes such as lentils, stews, sausages, and sausages

In mixed spices like curry

In traditional medicine and herbal teas

In the pharmaceutical and perfumery industry (due to its aromatic volatile oil)

🛑 maintenance tips

Away from direct sunlight.

Store in sealed containers and cool.

Preferably stored whole (not powdered) and ground before consumption.