Spices and Aromatic Herbs
Organic Cumin (Whole)
Organic cumin, obtained from the ripe seeds of organically grown cumin plants; an aromatic product used in spices, seasonings and various food applications, thanks to its distinctive aroma, strong flavour and characteristic seed structure.
General Information
Organic cumin is obtained by harvesting, drying and cleaning the seeds of cumin plants grown under organic production conditions once they have ripened. The seeds’ characteristic aroma, colour and appearance are the product’s main features. Seed integrity, colour, aroma, moisture and foreign matter control are the main criteria in assessing product quality.
Cumin is one of the spices widely used in Turkish cuisine and in different culinary cultures. Whole organic cumin can be used directly in dishes and food products, or ground for the production of cumin spice or used as a raw material in different spice blends.
Uses
Organic cumin (whole) can be used in various food and spice applications:
- Meat and meat products
- Köfte and various traditional dishes
- Bread and bakery products
- Spices and spice blends
- Sauces, seasonings and marinades
- Ready meals and packaged food products
- Production of ground cumin
The product’s particle size, seed integrity, cleanliness level, colour, moisture and aroma characteristics can be assessed according to the intended use and customer specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤ 10 | % |
| Volatile oil | min 1.5 | ml/100 g |
| Crude ash | ≤ 10 | % |
| Acid-insoluble ash | ≤ 2 | % |
| 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.