About Cumin Powder
Botanical Name: Cuminum Cyminum L
Family: Apiaceae
Part used: Fruit
Harvesting month: February & March
Packaging and labelling As per buyer requirement.
- Cumin is the dried, white fruit with grayish brown color of a small slender annual herb. The surface of the fruit has 5 primary ridges, alternatively has 4 less distinct secondary ridges bearing numerous short hairs.
- The plant is 15 to 50 cm high. The aromatic seed like fruit is elongated, ovoid, 3 to 6 mm long, slightly bitter and has a warm flavor. The flowers are white or rose colorblind small umbels.
Specification of Cumin Powder
| Perticulars | Content |
|---|---|
|
Moisture content (w/w) |
10% max |
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Ash Content (w/w) |
9.5% max |
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Acid Insoluble Ash (w/w) |
1.75% max |
|
Purity |
98% to 99.5% |
|
Flavor |
Aromatic with a penetrating flavor |
Why to Choose Cumin Powder
Features & Quality Assurance
- Elimination of all ferrous contamination in ground spices using 9500 Gauss German magnets.
- ETO/ Steam treatment for sterilization for both whole and ground form.
- Heat Drying Treatment in spices to reduce moisture and contamination of spices.
- In-House microbiological and physical analysis of spices.
- Mechanised processes followed for end product spices include.
- Mechanised Cleaning and Sorting of spices to ensure purity.
- Extreme care taken for Roasting & Blending of spices to enhance flavorby using sophisticated, fully automated state of the art equipments.
- The Masalas so produced are different and unique due to its quality of quick dispersibility.
- Scientifically graded and Hygienically packed.
Health Benefits
- Promotes digestion.
- Is a rich source of iron.
- Contains beneficial plant compounds.
- May help with diabetes.
- May improve blood cholesterol.
- May promote weight loss and fat reduction.
- May prevent food-borne illnesses.
- May help with drug dependence.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts (Approximate per 100 g)
| Perticulars | Content |
|---|---|
|
Calories |
375 Kcal |
|
Total Fat |
22 g |
|
Saturated Fat |
1.5 g |
|
Polyunsaturated Fat |
0 g |
|
Monounsaturated Fat |
14 g |
|
Trans Fat |
0 g |
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Cholesterol |
0 mg |
|
Sodium |
168 mg |
|
Total Carbohydrate |
44 g |
|
Dietary Fiber |
11 g |
|
Sugars |
0 g |
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Protein |
18 g |
|
Vitamin A |
25 mug |
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Vitamin C |
12 mg |
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Calcium |
93 mg |
|
Iron |
368 mg |
|
Potassium |
1788 mg |