
Cumin seeds
Property | Specification |
Color | Light brown to yellow-brown |
Shape | Elongated, oblong, crescent-shaped seeds |
Size | 4–5 mm in length, 1–2 mm in width |
Weight | 0.1–0.3 grams per seed |
Texture | Hard, smooth surface with ridges |
Taste | Warm, earthy, nutty, slightly bitter |
Smell | Strong, aromatic, pungent |
Surface | Smooth with longitudinal ridges |
Oil Content | 2–4% (volatile oils contributing to flavor and aroma) |
Moisture Content | 8–10% (for dried cumin seeds) |
Form | Whole seeds, powdered |