cumin seed
cuminum cyminum fruit
Identification
| Name | cumin seed |
| IUPAC | cuminum cyminum l. fruit |
| CAS Number | 977050-55-7 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
Regulatory
| FEMA Number | 2340 |
| FDA | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm (SATF) | 977050-55-7 ; CUMIN (CUMINUM CYMINUM L.) |
| FDA Regulation | FDA PART 101 -- FOOD LABELING |
Physical Properties
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
| Taste Description | cumin |
Safety Information
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | spices, other natural seasonings and flavorings |
| Recommendation for cumin seed usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| baked goods | - |
| beverages(nonalcoholic) | - |
| beverages(alcoholic) | - |
| breakfast cereal | - |
| cheese | - |
| chewing gum | - |
| condiments / relishes | 300.00000 |
| confectionery froastings | - |
| egg products | - |
| fats / oils | - |
| fish products | - |
| frozen dairy | - |
| fruit ices | - |
| gelatins / puddings | - |
| granulated sugar | - |
| gravies | - |
| hard candy | - |
| imitation dairy | - |
| instant coffee / tea | - |
| jams / jellies | - |
| meat products | - |
| milk products | - |
| nut products | - |
| other grains | - |
| poultry | - |
| processed fruits | - |
| processed vegetables | - |
| reconstituted vegetables | - |
| seasonings / flavors | - |
| snack foods | - |
| soft candy | - |
| soups | - |
| sugar substitutes | - |
| sweet sauces | - |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
cumin seed whole or ground, available as 100% certified organic
cumin seeds
cuminum cyminum fruit
kalspice cumin
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Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants of Sirjan in Kerman Province, Iran.
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Metabolomics driven analysis of six Nigella species seeds via UPLC-qTOF-MS and GC-MS coupled to chemometrics.
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Antifungal and antiaflatoxigenic properties of Cuminum cyminum (L.) seed essential oil and its efficacy as a preservative in stored commodities.
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Comparative effects of using black seed (Nigella sativa), cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum), probiotic or prebiotic on growth performance, blood haematology and serum biochemistry of broiler chicks.
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Effects of black cumin seed (Nigella sativa L.) on performance and immune system in newly evolved crossbred laying hens.
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Levels of organophosphorus pesticides in medicinal plants commonly consumed in Iran.
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Nigella sativa (black cumin) seed extract alleviates symptoms of allergic diarrhea in mice, involving opioid receptors.
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The role of nitric oxide in the effects of cumin (Cuminum Cyminum L.) fruit essential oil on the acquisition of morphine-induced conditioned place preference in adult male mice.
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Studies on antimicrobial activities of solvent extracts of different spices.
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Anti-neoplastic agent thymoquinone induces degradation of α and β tubulin proteins in human cancer cells without affecting their level in normal human fibroblasts.
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Biosynthesis of Au nanoparticles using cumin seed powder extract.
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In vitro antifungal effect of black cumin seed quinones against dairy spoilage yeasts at different acidity levels.
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Antifungal efficacy of Punica granatum, Acacia nilotica, Cuminum cyminum and Foeniculum vulgare on Candida albicans: an in vitro study.
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Protective effects of black cumin (Nigella sativa) oil on TNBS-induced experimental colitis in rats.
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Effect of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) seed essential oil on biofilm formation and plasmid Integrity of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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Effects of Nigella sativa seed extract on ameliorating lung tissue damage in rats after experimental pulmonary aspirations.
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Screening of antioxidant properties of seven Umbelliferae fruits from Iran.
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Black cumin (Nigella sativa L.) supplementation into the diet of the laying hen positively influences egg yield parameters, shell quality, and decreases egg cholesterol.
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From here to eternity - the secret of Pharaohs: Therapeutic potential of black cumin seeds and beyond.
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Effects of the fruit essential oil of Cuminum cyminum L. on the acquisition and expression of morphine-induced conditioned place preference in mice.
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Effect of subinhibitory concentrations of cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.) seed essential oil and alcoholic extract on the morphology, capsule expression and urease activity of Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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Effects of the fruit essential oil of Cuminum cyminum Linn. (Apiaceae) on acquisition and expression of morphine tolerance and dependence in mice.
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The effect of Nigella sativa L. (black cumin seed) on intractable pediatric seizures.
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The influence of different single dietary sources on moult induction in laying hens.
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Effects of the fruit essential oil of Cuminum cyminum Linn. (Apiaceae) on pentylenetetrazol-induced epileptiform activity in F1 neurones of Helix aspersa.
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Inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and leukotriene C4 synthase in human blood cells by thymoquinone.
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Black cumin seed essential oil, as a potent analgesic and antiinflammatory drug.
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Chemopreventive effects of Cuminum cyminum in chemically induced forestomach and uterine cervix tumors in murine model systems.
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Sesquiterpene lactone glucosides and alkyl glycosides from the fruit of cumin.
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Water-soluble constituents of cumin: monoterpenoid glucosides.
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Effect of feeding Cuminum cyminum fruits, Thymus vulgaris leaves or their mixture to rats.
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Microbiological survey of retail herbs and spices from Mexican markets.
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Bioavailability of iron from four different local food plants in Jordan.
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Detection of enterotoxigenic Clostridium perfringens in spices used in Mexico by dot blotting using a DNA probe.
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Influence of certain essential oils on carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes and acid-soluble sulfhydryls in mouse liver.
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Estimation of free amino acids, protein and amino acid compositions of cumin seed (Cuminum cyminum) of Iran.