Cumin
Cuminum cyminum
Use:
Cumin seeds are used dried, ground or whole. Cumin is essential in Arab, Far Eastern and Latin American cuisine and is an important component of the garam masala spice mix. It is also used in many curries!
Origins:
Cumin probably originates from the eastern Mediterranean or Egypt. The Egyptians were using cumin as a cooking spice as far back as thousands of years ago. The main production areas are now located in Iran, Indonesia, China and the southern Mediterranean.
see Anne Iburg "Dumont little spice encyclopedia", Eggolsheim, Dörfler Verlag GmbH
Products with Cumin
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- Especially thick
- Intense taste
- From controlled organic cultivation
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- Cold-pressed
- Mild, fully ripe taste
- Ideal for Asian recipes
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- Origin: Egypt
- Great flavour
- Rich in essential oils
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- Sharp
- Intense taste
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- Subtle aroma
- Peppery taste
- Versatile in use
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- Bold flavours
- Perfect with soft cheeses
- Great with cold cuts
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- Pleasantly fresh
- For soups
- Has a sweet and spicy fragrance
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- Hot, spicy & resinous
- Intense flavour
- Goes well with Asian dishes, bread & salads
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- Bitter, much like pepper
- Suitabel for curries and poultry and much more