Description
Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to East India. Indian Cumin or Indian Jeera is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The cumin plant grows to 30-50 cm (1-2 ft) tall and is harvested by hand. Indian cumin seeds or Indian Jeera seeds resemble caraway seeds, being oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-brown in colour, like other members of the Umbelliferae family such as caraway, parsley and dill.
Specifications:
PARAMETERS | VALUE |
Type | Machine cleaned / Sortexed/Extra Bold |
Purity | 99% / 98% / 99.50% (Singapore/Europe) |
Usage:
Cumin seeds are extensively used in mixed spices and for flavoring curries, soups, sausages, bread and cakes. In herbal medicine, the seeds cumin are considered to be a traditional medicine. It has is classified as stimulant, carminative, and antimicrobial. They are considered beneficial for the digestive system.