DILL SEEDS (Suva)
The word “dill” comes from the Norse “Dilla”, meaning “to lull” Drinking dill tea will help you sleep better. It is a European native that is popular in Russia and may be grown near the Arctic Circle. The seeds and leaves are both edible. The ancient Greeks and Romans used it as a medicinal herb, with soldiers applying burned dill seeds to their wounds to promote healing.
Dill is an herb as well as spice that is commonly used to enhance the flavor of a variety of dishes. Green leaves of Dill seed commonly served with fish, potatoes, and yogurt sauces. In Northern planes of India Green Dill seed leaves consumed as vegetable too “Sowa Bhaji”, alone as well as in mix with some-other vegetables like Potato/carrot.
With its similarity to cumin but being lesser prices; some malpractitioners use dill seed as adulterant in cumin seed.
Specification of Dill Seed :
| Quality : | Regular |
| Moisture : | 9% Max |
| Admixture : | 1% Max |
| Broken / Damaged : | 2-3% Approx |
| Packaging | 30 Kg PP bags OR as per customer requirements |
Health Benefits Of Dill Seeds :
Dill is high in nutrients and has traditionally been used to heal a variety of diseases,
- Beats bad breath
- Improves digestion
- Ensures you sleep well
- Strengthens your bones
Fresh dill is minimal in calories while providing a variety of critical elements such as vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A.
