healthy Living:The Medicinal and Culinary Use of Spices-Cumin

Cumin is a flowering plant in the Apiaceae family, and its seeds are used as a spice in many cuisines around the world. Cumin has a distinct warm, earthy flavor and is commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines.Nutritional Facts of Cumin (per 100 grams):

Energy: 375 kcalCarbohydrates:

44.24gProtein

:17.81 gFat

: 22.27 gFiber: 10.5 gSugars: 2.25 gCalcium: 931 mgIron: 66.36 mgMagnesium: 366 mgPhosphorus: 499 mgPotassium: 1788 mgSodium

: 168 mgZinc

: 4.8 mgVitamin C

: 7.7 mgVitamin B6

: 0.435 mg