Detailed Product Description

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Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Cumin's distinctive flavor and strong, warm aroma is due to its essential oil content. Its main constituent and important aroma compound is cuminaldehyde. Historically, Iran has been the principal supplier of cumin, but currently the major sources are India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Pakistan, and Turkey.

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The flavor of cumin plays a major role in Cuban, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, Moroccan, Afghan and Indian cuisines. Cumin is a critical ingredient of chili powder, and is found in achiote blends, adobos, sofrito, garam masala, curry powder, and bahaarat.

Cumin seeds are often ground up before being added to dishes.

Cumin seeds are also often toasted by being heated in an ungreased frying pan to help release their essential oils.