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Cumin Seeds

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Cumin seeds are a whole-food culinary spice used in small amounts. They contain essential oils with mild antimicrobial activity and are considered safe at culinary intakes.

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What it is

Dried seeds of Cuminum cyminum, a culinary spice.

Spice and aromatic flavoring.

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings that are GRAS for use, including Cumin (Cuminum cyminum L.)."

"Spices, cumin seed — nutrient profile."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS spice — 21 CFR 182.10/182.20

European Union — EFSA

Permitted spice

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