Cumin

We spelled cumin seed (cuminum, cyminum) small, cumin has finely dissected leaves and white or rose colored flowers, Native to the Mediterranean region, cumin is also cultivated in india, china and Mexico for its roots, called seeds, which are used to flavor a verity of food, Cumin, or comino seed are actually dried fruits, Indian cumin finds worldwide use in food, beverages, liquors, medicines, toiletries and perfumery. Indian cumin grow abundantly ind that mild, equable climate of Gujarat Rajasthan and Utter Pradesh, where rich, well drained, sandy, loamy soil and the sunny. Conducive environment are available. As essential in many mixed spices,chutneys, and curry powder, cumin seed are especially popular in Asian, north African, and Latin American causines. Their distinctive aroma is heavy and strong, their taste warm and reminiscent of caraway. At one time cumin seed were widely used as home medicinal; Their medicinal use today is chiefly veterinary. The seeds contain between 2.5 and 4.5 percent essential oil, the principal components of which is acetaldehyde. The oil is used in perfumery, for flavoring a verity of liquors,and for medicinal purposes.