Description

Cumin is the seed of a small umbelliferous plant and is popularly used for food flavoring and aroma. Its flavor is pungent, powerful, sharp and slightly bitter. The seeds of the plant are used in whole or powdered form in food processing industry.

Cumin is a spice made from the dried seed of a plant from the parsley family known as Cuminum cyminum; the fruit of the plant is called the cumin seed. It is widely one of the widely used spices in our day-to-day cuisines. India is the largest producer of Cumin seeds in the world.

Uses

Cumin is preferred for aiding digestion, immune system, and blood circulation. It contains anti-oxidants that keep your skin young and body energetic. When soaked in water and consumed, it can help treat diarrhea. It has anti-inflammatory effects and can help lower cholesterol.

It is also used in different industries for its essential oil. Cumin is known for stimulating the appetite. It is antispasmodic, carminative, stimulant, diuretic, astringent, emmenagogic and stomachic.

Cumin is widely used flavour in Indian and Middle Eastern countries. It is mainly used where highly spicy food is preferred. It is an ingredient of most curry powders and many savory spice mixtures, and is used in stews, grills especially lamb and chicken dishes.

In India, its popular usage is Zeera pani, a refreshing and appetizing drink made from cumin and tamarind water. Cumin together with caraway flavors Kummel, the famous German liquor and many others. It is also used in different industries for its essential oil. It is also used for flavoring dishes, biscuits, confectionery and other spicy products.