Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic Cumin (Ground)
Organic ground cumin, obtained by cleaning and grinding organically grown cumin seeds; an aromatic product used in spices, seasonings and various food applications, thanks to its intense aroma and characteristic flavour.
General Information
Organic ground cumin is obtained by harvesting, drying, cleaning and grinding to a suitable fineness cumin seeds grown under organic production conditions. Grinding allows cumin’s characteristic aroma and flavour to be distributed more evenly in the product. Colour, aroma, grinding fineness, moisture and foreign matter control are the main criteria in assessing product quality.
Ground cumin is one of the spices widely used in Turkish cuisine and in different culinary cultures. Ready to use, it can be added directly to dishes and food products, and can also be used as a raw material in spice blends, seasonings and different food formulations.
Uses
Organic ground cumin can be used in various food and spice applications:
- Meat and meat products
- Köfte and traditional dishes
- Soups, sauces and dishes
- Bread and bakery products
- Spices and spice blends
- Seasonings and marinades
- Ready meals and packaged food products
- Various product formulations in the food industry
The product’s grinding fineness, colour, aroma, moisture and other physical characteristics can be assessed according to the intended use and customer specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10 | % |
| Volatile oil | min 1.3 | ml/100 g |
| Crude ash | ≤ 9.5 | % |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 1.5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 0.5 | % |
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.