Indian cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) are a staple in kitchens worldwide, prized for their distinctive warm, earthy flavor and aroma. India is the largest producer and exporter of cumin seeds, making it an essential part of the global spice trade. These seeds are used in a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American dishes, to enhance flavor and aroma in curries, stews, soups, rice dishes, and spice blends like garam masala.
Varieties and Specifications:
Indian cumin seeds come primarily in two varieties:
Black Cumin (Kala Jeera): Smaller, darker, and more aromatic, used in specialized regional cuisines like Mughlai and Kashmiri.
Regular Cumin (White Cumin): The most commonly exported variety, light brown to yellowish, and widely used in global culinary traditions.
The specifications for export typically include:
Moisture Content: 8-10%
Purity: Must be free from foreign particles, dirt, and stones, with a high standard for cleanliness.
Size: Seeds typically measure between 3-4 mm in length.
Packaging: Cumin is packaged in jute sacks, vacuum-sealed bags, or plastic containers for freshness and longevity, with a shelf life of up to 2 years when stored properly.
Health Benefits:
Cumin is not only valued for its flavor but also for its significant health benefits, which have been recognized in traditional medicine for centuries.
Digestive Health: Cumin is known to aid digestion by stimulating the production of digestive enzymes, reducing bloating, and helping with indigestion.
Antioxidant Properties: It contains compounds like flavonoids and terpenes, which act as antioxidants, helping to combat free radicals and reduce inflammation.
Boosts Immunity: The antimicrobial properties of cumin help fight infections and strengthen the immune system.
Weight Loss: Studies suggest cumin can help with weight management by improving digestion and metabolism.
Rich in Iron: Cumin seeds are an excellent source of iron, essential for boosting energy levels and supporting overall bodily functions.
Anti-Cancer Potential: Some studies show that cumin may have anti-cancer properties due to its ability to neutralize free radicals and prevent cellular damage.
Global Market Appeal:
Due to its versatile uses and health benefits, Indian cumin seeds are in high demand worldwide. They are widely exported to the United States, the European Union, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where they are used not just in culinary applications but also in herbal teas, health supplements, and cosmetics. Indian cumin's authenticity, high quality, and rich flavor make it a preferred choice for international markets.
Cumin is one of the most typical spices for India and is fried or roasted before usage and are certified under NPOP AND NOP standards of organic certification. Cumin seeds belong to the parsley and dill family and resemble caraway seeds and are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma. It is an aromatic spice with bitter and warm flavour and this ancient spice is popular in Indian, Mexican, North African, Middle Eastern, and western Chinese cuisines.
Cumin seeds are an excellent source of iron, a mineral that plays many vital roles in the body. Iron is an integral component of haemoglobin, which transports oxygen from the lungs to all body cells, and is also part of key enzyme systems for energy production and metabolism.
Cumin is used mainly where highly spiced foods are preferred. It is an ingredient of most curry powders and many savoury spice mixtures, and is used in stews, grills-especially lamb and chicken dishes. It gives bite to plain rice, and to beans and cakes. Small amounts can be usefully used in aubergine and kidney bean dishes. Cumin is essential in spicy Mexican foods such as chile con carne, casseroled pork and enchiladas and kidney bean dishes
Product origin : India
Key Specifications/Special Features :
Organic Cumin Seed
HS Code: 09093111
Quality: Regular, Singapore, Europe
Uses:
Use this spice regularly in cooking and in making homemade spice blends
Taco Seasoning Recipe:
1/4 cup Chili Powder (how to make your own)
1/4 cup Cumin Powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder (how to make your own)
Health Benefits:
In diabetic rats, cumin extract was more effective at reducing blood glucose and AGE production than glibenclamide, an anti-diabetic drug
Cumin’s anti-glycation properties proved useful in another study, in which diabetic rats were able to stave off cataracts after oral dosing with the powder
Another study found that cumin extract reduced total cholesterol, triglycerides, and pancreatic inflammatory markers in diabetic rats. It also prevented excessive weight loss. Again, it beat out glibenclamid
Cumin is a spice that is made from the harvested seed of Cuminum Cyminum plants, Cumin is one of the most prominent spices around the world as these tiny boat-shaped seeds have historically seen use in Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. The most common variety of cumin traded around the world is of the yellow-brown variety which is used for the preparation of dishes while other varieties such as the sweeter black cumin often seen used in the making of dessert.
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Cumin Seeds Are Elongated Oval And Sage-green To Yellowish Brown In Color And Have Longitudinal Ridges. Although This Is Called A Seed But It Is The Dried Fruit Of The Cumin Plant. Its Scientific Name Is Cuminum Cyminum L. From The Umbelliferae Family. Product Is Organically Produced And Processed According To Current Good Manufacturing Practices, 1iaccp Norms And Regulations Npop. Nop & Eec 834/2007. Product Is Naturally Fumigated Through Ec02 Processing Technique.
