Botonical Name | : | Cuminum cyminum | |
CAS # | : | 8014-13-9 | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Light Yellow to Yellow Brown Liquid with Cumin Fatty Sweaty Pepper odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.900 – 0.935 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | +1.0 to +8.0 @ 25°C | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.491 – 1.509 @ 25°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100 °C | |
Plant Part Used | : | Seeds | |
Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation |
DESCRIPTION:
Commonly known as Roman caraway, Cumin cyminum plant belongs to Apiaceous species of plants. The extracted Cumin Seed Oil has wide commercial applications. CONSTITUENTS:
Presence of elements like pinene, dipentene, cuminic, thymoquinone, phellandrene, para-cymene, limonene and cymene can be noticed in this essential oil. AROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
The middle note aroma of this seed extracted oil is spicy and warm that reminds about musky smell. BLENDS WITH:
This oil can be mixed easily with the essential oils of caraway, angelica and chamomile. COMMON NAMES:
Cumin Seed Oil is commonly referred as Black Sesame Seed essential oil, Kalonji essential oil, Nigella Sativa oil, Black Seed Essential Oil, Hei zhong cao essential oil, Black Caraway essential oil, Fennel Flower essential oil and Fitch essential oil. USES:
The application of this oil can be noticed in different edible items. It is widely utilized to formulate toothpaste based flavor, mouth washers, chewing gum, medicinal products and products for gargle purpose.