Cumin seeds ,Cumin granule seasoning

Cumin seeds (scientific name: Cuminum cyminum L.), also known as: Cuminzi and Cuminqin, is called fennel in China. It is a seed of cumin, belonging to the order Umbelliferae. Umbelliferae is an annual or biennial herb with a height of 20-40 cm. The whole plant (except fruits) is smooth and glabrous. The petals are pink or white, oblong, and the flowering period is April, and the fruiting period is May. The fruit is finely egg-shaped and oblong, with slightly curved ends and a half-moon shape, grayish green, grayish yellow, or grayish green. The fruit has 5 longitudinal edges, with many short hairs, slightly squashed on both sides, 3-6mm long, 1-1.5mm in diameter, concave concave surface, fruit edge 5, the main edge and the secondary edge are the same shape, lateral short Bristles. Calyx stigma is persistent, cone-shaped, with special aroma, slightly tingling taste.
Cumin is mainly divided into Xinjiang Cumin seeds and Gansu Cumin seeds. Cumin seeds is the king of condiments. Cumin granules are uniform and have a strong flavor. They are suitable for meat cooking and can also be used as spices. The fruit of cumin can be used as medicine, with high medicinal and edible value. Cumin also has the effects of Xingnao Tongmai, Jianghuo Pinggan, and so on. It is effective for indigestion, stomach pain, frequent kidney deficiency and irregular menstruation. Seasoning dishes with cumin can also preserve and sterilize. In addition, due to the antiseptic and sterilizing effect of cumin, it is not easy to spoil when cooking. In addition, cumin can also inhibit the growth of microorganisms.