Cumin

Also known as comino, cummin, black cumin and in India as jeera.

Available in dried whole seeds or ground. Store in cool, dry, dark place away from heat, light and moisture. Seeds will stay fresh for two years.

Ground cumin will stay flavorful for 6 months. Ground cumin is stronger than whole seeds.

Add to chicken, turkey, lamb, and pork. Or to chili, spicy meat stews, barbecue marinades, and sauces.

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Cumin is utilized in Middle Eastern, Mexican, Spanish, Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Cumin is an ancient spice that dates back to 3000 BC. Cumin is the dried seed of herbs in the parsley family.

Cumin has a very earthy, warm, sweet flavor that lingers. The flavor is a little bitter and very pungent. Be very light handed using Cumin as it will overpower the tastes of foods and other spices in the recipe.