In regions where highly spiced foods are preferred, cumin is a favourite. In fact, the world over it comes second only to black pepper as the most popular spice.
Whole Cumin has a distinctive flavour and strong, warm aroma is due to its essential oil content. It is a necessary ingredient of all mixed spices and curry powders. It is also used in some Dutch cheeses and in traditional French bread.
In terms of medicinal value, Cumin is stomachic, diuretic, carminative, stimulant, astringent and antispasmodic. It has been used to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, diarrhoea, indigestion and morning sickness.
A small, slender and smooth herbaceous annual belonging to the parsley family, cumin is grown in well-drained sandy loam and medium soil. Seeds are normally ready four months after planting. Weeding is done by hand at least three to four times during the crop’s life.
Harvesting is done when the plant turns yellowish brown. Harvesting happens early in the morning. The cut crop is dried and threshed. Winnowing separates the seeds before manual or mechanical cleaning and packing.
Product description :
Cumin seed Ground are the seeds of Cuminum cyminum. which belongs to the parsley family. It is eliptical in shape with deep furrows.
Odour and flavour :
The product shall be aromatic with a penetrating flavour. The product shall be free from foreign odours and flavours.
Colour : Pale Green.
Extraneous matter :
All matter from the specific plant other than the required part. The total content of this extraneous matter shall not exceed 1%.
Packaging : 12.5 kg, 25 kg & 50 lbs paper/poly bags.
Labelling : As per buyer’s requirement.
Shelf life : 1 year from production date.
Storage condition : Cool and dry (<20C).