What is cumin? How to store cumin

Cumin has a strong and fragrant smell. Its other names include cumin, cumin, fennel and wild fennel. It is generally used for seasoning and extracting spices. It is one of the necessary condiments for barbecue and other foods. In our daily life, it is widely used and is also a condiment with its own special taste.

Contents of this article

1. What is cumin?

2. How to store cumin

3. Nutritional value of cumin

What is cumin?

Cumin is the name used by the Uyghur people. The main producing areas of cumin in my country are Turpan, Aksu, Bayinguoleng Mongol Autonomous Prefecture and other places in Xinjiang.

Its other names include cumin, cumin, fennel and wild fennel. It is generally used as a seasoning and spice extract. It is one of the essential condiments for foods such as barbecue.

The smell is fragrant and strong. Many people like to eat it with pancakes or make sandwiches. The taste and flavor are very unique.

How to store cumin

Cumin should be stored in cans or bottles and not exposed to the air. If it is exposed to the air for a long time, the aroma will evaporate and it may even become damp and deteriorate.

Nutritional Value of Cumin

Through the systematic preliminary test of the chemical composition of cumin seeds, it can be preliminarily proved that they contain alkaloids, flavonoids and their glycosides, saponins and other components, and it is determined that cumin seeds contain 9.68% polysaccharides, 16.31% fat, 27.06% protein, and rich K, Zn, Ca, Mg, Cu, Fe, Mn and other mineral elements that maintain normal functions in the body. Cumin seeds have high nutritional value and are a good flavor snack seasoning and medicinal plant.