Antioxidant activity mainly means that cumin has obvious activities of scavenging hydroxyl radicals, DPPH radicals and inhibiting lipid peroxidation. At present, a large number of experiments show that cumin (including cumin essential oil, cumin water extract and organic solvent extract) has good antioxidant activity.
2, antibacterial
The antibacterial activity of cumin mainly refers to the inhibitory effect of cumin essential oil, oleoresin and ethanol extract on the proliferation of bacteria (such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Salmonella) and fungi (such as yeast).
3, regulate the stomach, help digestion
Sprinkle some cumin on kebabs, which is not only used for seasoning to get rid of greasy, but also can induce diuresis, calm down, relieve flatulence and help digestion. Cumin contains protein, fat and inorganic salts, as well as seven mineral elements, namely calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, copper and phosphorus, and has high nutritional value.
Extended data
Cumin is native to Egypt and Ethiopia, cultivated in China and Xinjiang, and also cultivated in the Soviet Union, the Mediterranean, Iran, India and North America. Cumin has strong adaptability, drought tolerance and fear of waterlogging, and is not strict with soil requirements. Generally, sandy loam with good water permeability and drainage should be selected for planting.
Wheat, corn, bean stubble, green manure field or vegetable field are suitable for the previous stubble, which requires high fertility, deep soil layer, flat terrain and convenient irrigation and drainage. Meristem is rectangular with narrow ends, 6 mm long and 65438 0.5 mm wide, and is densely covered with white bristles. The flowering period is April and the fruiting period is May.
Cumin is rich in essential oil and has a strong aroma. It is considered as the second most important spice crop in the world after pepper. When choosing cumin, you should choose turquoise or yellowish green cumin with rich fragrance, oily appearance, uniform size and full fruit.
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