cumin; sometimes spelled cummin; Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to India. Its seeds (each one contained within a fruit, which is dried) are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form.
Uses:
Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper.[unreliable source?] Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma, popular in Nepalese, Indian, Pakistani, North African, Middle Eastern, Sri Lankan, Cuban, northern Mexican cuisines, central Asian Uzbek cuisine, and the western Chinese cuisines of Sichuan and Xinjiang. Cumin can be found in some Dutch cheeses, such as Leyden cheese, and in some traditional breads from France. It is commonly used in traditional Brazilian cuisine. Cumin can be an ingredient in chili powder (often Texan or Mexican-style), and is found in achiote blends, adobos, sofrito, garam masala, curry powder, and bahaarat.
Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. Cumin was also used heavily in ancient Roman cuisine. It helps to add an earthy and warming feeling to cooking, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as curries and chili.
Nutritional value:
Although cumin seeds contain a relatively large percentage of iron, extremely large quantities of cumin would need to be consumed for it to serve as a significant dietary source (see nutrition data).
1tbsp of cumin spices contains the following nutritional information according to the USDA:
Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults.
Source: USDA Nutrient Database
| Fibers | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 0.25 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.24 g |
| Sugars | 2.25 g |
| Dietary | 10.5 g |
| Fat | 22.27 g |
| saturated | 1.535 g |
| Protein | 17.81 g |
| Water | 8.06 g |
| Vitamin A | 64 μg (8%) |
| Riboflavin(vit. B2) | 0.327 mg (27%) |
| Niacin (vit. B3) | 4.579 mg (31%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435 mg (33%) |
| Folate (vit. B9) | 10 μg (3%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg (0%) |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg (9%) |
| Vitamin E | 3.33 mg (22%) |
| Vitamin K | 5.4 μg (5%) |
| Calcium | 931 mg (93%) |
| Iron | 66.36 mg (510%) |
| Magnesium | 366 mg (103%) |
| Phosphorus | 499 mg (71%) |
| Potassium | 1788 mg (38%) |
| Sodium | 168 mg (11%) |
| Zinc | 4.8 mg (51%) |
| Calories | 22 |
| Fat(g) | 1.34 |
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