Cumin Seed

Cumin seed have an aromatic odour and bitter taste. It is used as a condiment, and is an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes and cheese. It is employed in native dishes of Central and South America. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic and astringent. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and for flavoring liqueurs and cordials.

Variety

  • Singapore
  • Europe

GENERAL SPECIFICATION

  • Purity : 99% / 98% / 99.50% (Singapore/Europe)
  • Total ASH : 9.50% Max
  • Acid insuluble ASH : 1.75% Max
  • Flavour : Aromatic with a penetrating flavour
  • Moisture : 10% max
  • Salmonella : Absent/25 gms
  • Volaile oil : Min 2.00 ml/100 gms