Cumin

Botanical Name: Cuminum cyminum

Family: Umbelliferae

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Today, cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper. Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma. It is a small herbaceous plant, cultivated for its dried fruits. At maturity the seeds are approximately 6 mm long, oval shaped, with pale green to yellow brown color. When the leaves with the seeds turn brown, the dried plants are collected, threshed, and seeds separated by winnowing. Cumin has an intensely strong and slightly bitter flavor. Throughout history, cumin has played an important role as a food and medicine and has been a cultural symbol with varied attributes. Our rich quality Cumin extracts natural sweetness out of all the dishes and consequently used in many dishes like Tacos, Enchiladas, curries, salsa for seasoning purposes.