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Description:
1. Dill Seeds.2. Moisture: 5%
3. Origin: India
4.Purity: 99%
5.Inspection: SGS.Dill is an annual herb native to the Central Asia, it is alsowidely grown in Europe and Northern Africa for its culinary andmedicinal use. Dill weed, dried leaves of the same plant is alsoused for flavoring. It is milder in taste when compared to dillseed. Indian Name : Sowa / Suva
Botanical Name : Anethum graveolens
Family Name : Apiaceae
Parts Used : Seeds
Habitat : South west and Central Asia Origin of Dill Seeds
Dill seeds are originated in Central Asia. It is however is alsogrown in large quantity in Egypt and Mediterranean countries orEastern Europe. It is also getting popular in North America. It''srelated species Sowa is grown in India whose fruits are larger butless fragrant. Description Of Dill Seed
Dill seed brown in color. It is oval shaped seed with with one sideflat having two ridges. The other side of the dill seed is convex.The convex side has three ridges and three oil channels. The sizeof the seed is around 5 mm (0.15 in). The leaves and stalks of thedill seed is aromatic. They are used for pickling. The flavor ofthe seed is slightly bitter which is similar to caraway Chemical Composition
Dillseed and the leaves contains essential oils but the oils fromboth the sources are not the same. The oil content of the leavesinclude carvone, limonene, phellandren and monoterpenes thatdecides aroma whereas the fruit oil consist of carvone, limoneneand other monoterpenes. Indian dill consistb of phenylpropanoiddill apiole (6-allyl-4, 4-dimethoxy-1, 3-benzodioxol). Form of Dill Seeds
- Whole Dill Seeds
- Grounded Dill Seeds
1.Global Scenario
India and Pakistan are the major dill production areas, Egypt,Fiji, Mexico, Netherland, United States, England, Hungary are othercommercially productive areas, making small contributions to theworld production. 2.Indian Scenario
India is the leading producer of dill seed and its derivatives. Theexports of the essential oil and seeds have grown over the pastfive years. India supplies whole and powdered spice to variousEuropean countries. Cultivation of Dill
Dill seed is generally cultivated in a well drained soil. The plantthrives and grows well in the region where there is good sunshine.The seed is sown in the month of April. The distance between thetwo seeds is kept upto 12 inches. Spring is the best season for itsgrowth. The height of the plant extend from one feet to three feet.The flower of the plant is yellow which when turned brown,indicates that harvesting time has arrived. Uses of Dill Seeds
1.Culinary Use
Dill has a strong aroma and used for flavoring food in differentcuisines. The herb is also used to manufacture pickles and soups.The herb must be used fresh, as the leaves lose the flavorimmediately on drying. Dill seed is also popularly used in makingsalad dressings, curry blends, processed food and meat, cheese andbread. 2.Medicinal Use
Dill seed is used for its antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic,stimulant, and stomachic properties. It is also used as a remedyfor insomnia and colic. Dill Seed Oil is also used for itstherapeutic value. History of Dill Seed
Dill seed has been used since ancient times. It was popular amongBabylonian and Syrian herbalists. It was also used to stimulatesgladiators in ancient periods. Dill seed was also used to lullbabies to sleep. It was also considered as an antidote towitchcraft and sorcery. Archaeological evidence reveals that theearliest dill seed was cultivated in the neolithic settlement ofSwitzerland. It was also referred in the bible.
