Cumin, seed

Cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum) is plant with flowers from the family Apiaceae. It is native to Middle East and moves to India. Its seeds are used in dishes around the world, whether as whole or ground form. Cumin is characterized by flavor and warm aroma.

Uses

Cumin seed is used as an ingredient in some cheeses like Leyden cheese.
It is found in some traditional French breads.
In south Asia, it forms a combined ingredient with coriander seeds used for cooking which is known as dhana jeera.
Due to its characteristics, it has become a staple in some stews and soups.
It forms part of the ingredients used in some pastries and pickles.
A popular drink in south India known as jira water is made by boiling cumin seeds.

Cumin seeds Nutrition Facts: Calories, Carbs, and Health Benefits

Cumin seeds are about 8.06% water, 44.24% carbohydrates (including 2.25% sugar and 10.5% dietary fiber), 17.81% protein, and 22.27% fat. One teaspoon of ground cumin seeds supplies you with 1.062 grams of carbohydrates, which is 0.82 percent of the minimum of 130 grams of carbohydrates you should have daily. That same a 100 gram reference serving of cumin seeds provides 375 calories and contain several nutrients in rich amounts (20% or more of the DV), including Vitamin B1 (thiamin), Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), and Vitamin B3 (niacin). This means if your diet contains cumin seeds, it helps your body to save proper tissues functionality, convert the food into energy, protect itself from cardiovascular deseases and it is effective against the acceleration of atherosclerosis in diabetic peoplecell deathfatigue and loss of appetite. In addition they contain an appreciable amount of Iron, Manganese and Magnesium attaining 368.67%, 185.17% and 118.06% of the Daily Value in a 100 g (3.5 Oz), respectively.