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Webb James Cumin

Webb James Cumin is a biennial aromatic plant belonging to the Umbelliferae family such as Parsley or Egyptian and Asian Celery. It is grown and exported mainly from India, Syria, Turkey, and Morocco. Its seeds are elongated and slightly flattened, yellowish brown, and characterized by a distinctively strong aroma.

Functions: Spice

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Organic, Plant-Based

End Uses: Nutraceuticals

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    Identification & Functionality

    Flavor Family
    Food Ingredients Functions
    Ingredients
    Botanicals, Cumin Seeds
    Technologies
    Origin

    Turkey.

    Food Composition
    • Cumin seeds resemble caraway caraway seeds and are rich in iron, calcium and potassium.
    • They contain up to 2 to 3% essential oil compound by Cuminol, cymene and terpene and cumin alcohol.

    Features & Benefits

    Healing Effect
    • Cumin has digestive properties.
    • Effective in case of gas troubles, colic, weakness and loss of appetite, as it stimulates appetite.
    • The infusion of cumin is effective natural remedy for cough.

    Applications & Uses

    Food & Nutrition Applications
    Culinary Use
    • Cumin has a bitter taste, sweet and intense smell.
    • It is widely used in Indian and North African cuisine, in chicken and vegetables recipies.
    • It is one of the typical ingredients of curry.
    • It is used to flavor some kinds of bread in France and Turkey, as well as sausages and meat preparations, especially in North and East Europe.

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications
    • International Food Standard
    • BRC
    • Sedex
    • USDA Organic
    • AEO
    • ISO 9001

    Packaging & Availability

    Our Offer Includes

    Cumin seeds, whole or ground

    Storage & Handling

    Preservation

    Cumin must be stored in a cool, ventilated, poorly lit and dry place.