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WHOLE CUMIN SEEDS
About the product:
Product Description:
Cumin is one of the oldest plants known to men. It was used as a spice by many civilizations, including Celts and ancient Romans. Today, cumin is cultivated in France, India, Turkey, North Africa, Brazil, and Egypt.
Cumin seeds are valued primarily because of cumin essential oil, which contains up to 70% of carvone. In addition, they also contain up to 22% of fatty oils, proteins, pigments, resins, tannins, and other useful substances.
Cumin seeds contain a large number of nutrients, including pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamin, tocopherol, β-carotene, ascorbic acid, and phylloquinone. They are also rich in calcium, potassium, iron, and phosphorus. All of these components are necessary to ensure the normal functioning of the body.
Cumin seeds are a very healthy spice. They help the body assimilate fats and improve the function of the gallbladder. The distinctive taste of these seeds can be combined with almost any dish as they do not overpower any taste. Cumin seeds can be eaten dried or fresh.
Nutrition Value
1 oz (28 g) of cumin seeds contains:
RDA – Required Daily Amount
According to the USDA, one tablespoon of cumin spice contains
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