Cumin Seed

  Cumin is a spice made from the dried seed of a plant known as Cuminum cyminum,a member of the parsley family. Although the small cumin seed looks rather unassuming, it packs a punch when it comes to flavour. The very aroma of cumin, which comes from an aromatic organic compound called Cuminaldehyde, the main component of its essential oil, activates our salivary glands in our mouth, which facilitates the primary digestion of food.