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Ground Cumin

Also Known As : Cumin powder, Jeera powder
Can Eat 3

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has earthy and spicy taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Ground cumin can be used in meat and vegetable dishes to impart a good flavour.
  2. It can be added to barbeque sauces, and marinades.

Common names and forms

  1. Cumin (jeera) Powder
  2. Cumin masala powder
  3. Cumin Powder
  4. Cumin Seed Powder
  5. Dry roasted jeera powder
  6. Jeera Powder
  7. Jeera/Cumin Powder
  8. Jeeralu powder
  9. Organic Cumin Powder
  10. Roasted cumin seeds powder
  11. Roasted Jeera Powder
  12. Shahi Jeera Powder

Description

Ground Cumin is the powder form of dried cumin seeds of Cuminum cyminum plant. It is used as a spice powder and also added as an ingredient in curry powders.

Health benefits

  • Ground cumin helps to prevent iron deficiency.(1)
  • It helps to prevent bacterial growth.(1)

Selection Guide

Choose Ground Cumin in fine powder form having consistent texture. Avoid if it is caked together or has lumps.

Resource & Links

(1) https://healthyeating.sfgate.com/ground-cumin-health-benefits-7746.html

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