Cumin

Cumin

That unique flavor you love in Mexican food (and can't figure out) is probably cumin.

Cumin is the pale green seed of Cuminum cyminum, a small herb in the Umbelliferae, or parsley family.

The seed is uniformly eliptical and deeply furrowed and frequently used in Mexican dishes, as well as Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean cusine.

In addition to its unforgettable warm (and slightly bitter) flavor, it's also an antioxidant powerhouse.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=76,800

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Store in a cool, dark, dry place.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) CUMIN SEED

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 16.5

Calories: 8

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.47 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.29 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.07 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	4 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.93 g	*
Sugars	0.05 g	*
Fiber	0.22 g	*
Protein	0.37 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	26.7 IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.16mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.07 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.11 mg	0%
Folate	0.21 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.1 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0.01 mg	1%
MINERALS
Calcium	19.6 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	1.4 mg	8%
Magnesium	7.7 mg	2%
Manganese	0.07 mg	4%
Phosphorous	10.5 mg	1%
Potassium	37.6 mg	1%
Selenium	0.11 mcg	0%
Sodium	3.5 mg	0%
Zinc	0.1 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	16 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	9.4 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).