Coriander Cumin Powder
Specifications:
Parameter | Standard Value (Typical) | Importance |
Moisture Content | Max $9.0\% – 12.0\%$ | Essential to prevent clumping and fungal growth. |
Volatile Oil (VO) | Min $0.3\% – 1.0\%$ (v/w) | Represents the “strength” of the aroma (Linalool from coriander + Cuminaldehyde from cumin). |
Total Ash | Max $8.0\% – 9.0\%$ | Indicates the mineral content and cleanliness from soil. |
Acid Insoluble Ash | Max $1.5\%$ | A strict measure of sand and grit purity. |
Crude Fiber | Max $25.0\% – 28.0\%$ | High levels may indicate excessive stalks or husks ground into the powder. |
Cold Water Extract | Min $15.0\%$ | Measures the solubility and quality of the spice extracts. |
General Physical Description:
- Appearance: A fine to semi-coarse free-flowing powder.
- Colour: Range from olive green to yellowish-brown. A greener tint usually indicates a higher ratio of coriander or the use of “Green/Parrot” grade coriander, while a browner tint indicates a higher cumin content or deeper roasting.
- Aroma: A complex, balanced bouquet. It features the sweet-citrus fragrance of coriander and the heavy, nutty, and slightly bitter aroma of cumin.
- Flavour: Mildly spicy and savoury. It lacks the heat of chili but provides a rich “base” flavour for gravies.