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Cumin is the seed of Cuminum cyminum, which belongs to the parsley family.
It is pale green in color and elliptical in shape with deep furrows
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Cultural
name |
English
name |
Botanical
name |
Moisture
g/100g |
Protein
g/100g |
Fat
g/100g |
Minerals |
Fiber
(g) |
Carbohydr
ate
g/100g |
Energy
Keal/1000g |
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Jeera |
Cumin
seed
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Cuminum
cyminum |
11.9 |
18.7 |
15.0 |
5.8 |
12.0 |
36.6 |
356 |
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Calcium
mg/100g |
Iron
mg/100g |
Phosphorus
mg/100g |
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1080 |
11.7 |
511 |
Cumin seed has a penetrating flavour and aroma. Cumin seed is used
commercially as a principal ingredient in curry powder and is extensively
used in Mexican dishes and marinades for meats |
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