Biological background: A spice that is the main ingredient of curry powder, a mix of powdered Indian spices. Cumin parsley is a member of the family and cumin seeds resemble caraway seeds. The aromatic seeds has a characteristic strong, slightly bitter taste. Cumin has traditionally been used to spice unleavened bread, cheese, tomato sauce, chili.
Nutritional values: due to its use as a condiment, cumin offers insignificant amount of nutrients.
Pharmacological activity: studies have indicated that cumin, that has due to its phytochemical Cuminaldehyde be can. Cuminaldehyde has strong cancer activity also strong antiinflammatory properties. Moreover, cumin, two secondary plant substances containing esters and lime Cuminyl demonstrably aflatoxin from binding to DNA started to stop the cancer process.
Food tips: use cumin, Indian, Oriental and Mexican cuisine an earthy taste.
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