Cumin Seeds

What is Cumin Seeds
A seasoning spice used in lot of cuisine

Health Benefits

• Cumin seeds contain numerous phyto-chemicals that are known to have antioxidant, carminative and anti-flatulent properties. The seeds are an excellent source of dietary fiber.
• Its seeds contain many health benefiting essential oils such as cuminaldehyde (4-isopropylbenzaldehyde), pyrazines, 2-methoxy-3-sec-butylpyrazine, 2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine, and 2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine.
• The active principles in the cumin may increase the motility of the gastro-intestinal tract as well as increase the digestion power by increasing gastro-intestinal enzyme secretions.
• This spice is an excellent source of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc and magnesium. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. zinc is a co-factor in many enzymes that regulate growth and development, sperm generation, digestion and nucleic acid synthesis. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the powerful anti-oxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase.
• It also contains very good amounts of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, and other vital anti-oxidant vitamins like vitamin E, vitamin A and vitamin C.
• The seeds are also rich source of many flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants such as carotenes, zeaxanthin, and lutein.

Medical disclaimer:
 
The information and reference guides in this website are intended solely for the general information for the reader. It is not to be used to diagnose health problems or for treatment purposes. It is not a substitute for medical care provided by a licensed and qualified health professional. Please consult your health care provider for any advice on medications. 

Names In Other Languages for cumin seeds (Arabic, Assamese, Bengali,Chinese, French, German, Gujarati,Hindi, Kannada, Malay, Malayalam, Oriya, Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu, Turkish, Urdu):

Nutritional value

cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum), 
Nutritional value per 100 g. 
(Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	375 Kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	44.24 g	34%
Protein	17.8 g	32%
Total Fat	74%	22.27g
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	10.5g	26%
Vitamins
Folates	2.5%	10 mcg
Niacin	4.58 mg	28.5%
Pyridoxine	0.435 mg	33%
Riboflavin	0.32 mg	24.5%
Thiamin	0.628mg	52%
Vitamin A	1270 IU	42%
Vitamin C	7.7mg	13%
Vitamin E	3.3 mg	22%
Vitamin K	5.4 mcg	4.5%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1788 mg	38%
Potassium	68 mg	11%
Minerals
Calcium	931 mg	93%
Copper	0.867 mg	96%
Iron	66.36mg	829%
Magnesium	366 mg	91%
Manganese	3.3 mg	145%
Phosphorus	499 mg	71%
Zinc	4.8 mg	43.5%
Phyto-nutrients
Carotene-ß	762 mcg	--
Crypto-xanthin-ß	0 mcg	--
Lutein-zeaxanthin	448 mcg	--

Cumin Seeds Substitute

Caraway seeds and anise seeds can do the job. Use half as much caraway seeds. You can combine caraway and anise seeds too. People also use chili powder as a substitute. 

Where it can be used

Cumin Seeds can be a great match when combined beans, chicken, couscous, eggplant, fish, lamb, peas, lentils, pork, rice, potatoes, sausages, soups, stews, curries and eggs. 

How to Store

cumin seeds must be stored in dry place and in some airtight containers so that the aroma as well as the texture of the cumin seeds remains intact. 

Recipes with Cumin Seeds

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