2. Cumin is an herb that many associate with Mexican and Spanish foods,
but it is also widely used in Middle Eastern and Indian cooking. It has a
very distinct flavor.
Introduction
3. Health Benefits of Cumin
Digestion: Cumin is extremely good for digestion and related problems.
Diabetes: Although research is still ongoing, early studies report that cumin, among a
number of other spices, can have a powerful effect in preventing diabetes.
Insomnia: This is a very peculiar property of cumin. It is a stimulant as well as a relaxant
at the same time. This property cannot be attributed to a single component alone, just as
causes of insomnia cannot be attributed to a single cause.
4. Health Benefits of Cumin
Respiratory Disorders, Asthma, Bronchitis: The presence of caffeine and the richly aromatic
essential oils make cumin an ideal anticongestive combination for those suffering from
respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.
Lactation: Cumin is rich in iron and thus very good for lactating mothers
Common Cold: The common cold is a viral infection which affects our body frequently when our
immune system becomes weakened or vulnerable.
5. Plant Description Of cumin
A small, slender, glabrous herbaceous annual, of the parsley family. It usually reaches 25 cm (10
in) (some varieties can be double this height),and tends to droop under its own weight. The blue-
green linear leaves are finely divided, and the white or pink flowers are borne in small compound
umbels.
6. Cumin in India
➢ Growing states: Gujrat & Rajasthan
➢ Harvest Period: February to May
➢ Traded Forms: Whole & powder
➢ Quality Attributes: Size, Color, Aroma, Volatile oil
➢ Major Quality Issues: Pesticide, color
7. Uses
Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive flavour and aroma. It is globally popular
and an essential flavouring in many cuisines, particularly South Asian, Northern African and
Latin American cuisines.
8. If you are looking suppliers and exporters of cumin then you will find large listing of
Cumin suppliers from tradeindia web portal.