Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic Black Cumin
Organic black cumin, obtained from the ripe seeds of organically grown black cumin plants; an aromatic product used in various food and spice applications, above all baking, thanks to its distinctive aroma, dark colour and characteristic seed structure.
General Information
Organic black cumin is obtained by harvesting, drying and cleaning the seeds of plants grown under organic production conditions once they have ripened. Its small, dark, aromatic seeds are the product’s characteristic feature. Seed integrity, colour, aroma, moisture and foreign matter control are the main criteria in assessing product quality.
Black cumin is one of the aromatic seeds that have long been used in traditional Turkish cuisine. It is used especially as whole seeds on the surface of breads and pastries, and can also be ground or included in different spice blends depending on the intended use.
Uses
Organic black cumin can be used in various food and spice applications:
- Bread and bakery products
- Börek, çörek and pastries
- Biscuits and pastry products
- Spices and spice blends
- Salads, meze and various food products
- Ground spices and seasoning products
- Various product formulations in the food industry
The product’s seed integrity, colour, cleanliness level, moisture and other physical characteristics can be assessed according to the intended use and customer specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10 | % |
| Crude fat | min 30 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 7 | % |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 1.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1.5 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.