Cumin Seeds

Cumin is a tiny, thin annual herb in the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family with finely dissected leaves and white or rose-colored blooms. Cumin is a Mediterranean plant that is also grown in India, China, and Mexico for its seeds, which are used to flavour a wide range of cuisines.

Cumin seeds are actually fruits that have been dried. Cumin seeds are widely used in Asian, North African, and Latin American cuisines, and are found in many mixed spices, chutneys, and chilli and curry powders. Their characteristic aroma is heavy and robust, and their flavour is warm and caraway-like. Cumin seeds were once commonly utilised as home remedies; today, their therapeutic usage is primarily veterinary. Cumaldehyde is the main component of the essential oil found in the seeds, which contains between 2.5 and 4.5 percent. The oil is used in fragrance, as well as in the flavouring of a variety of liquors and as a medicine.