Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Apiaceae family, the same family as parsley.

He is originally from the Middle East.

It was used there as a spice for smoking or for seasoning dishes, since it has an earthy taste when unseasoned.

Did you know?;

• The Egyptians believed that cumin had medicinal properties. Furthermore, The pharaonic tombs were strewn with cumin seeds by members of the pharaonic families.
• According to ancient writings, Cumin was used as a medium of exchange to pay off debts. In the Middle Ages, serfs used it as a form of currency to buy their freedom.
• In the Middle Ages, a small pouch of seeds carried on one's person protected against bad luck and witches.
• In Piedmont, to ensure the fiancé's fidelity by having him abstain, he was supposed to drink wine mixed with ground cumin and eat bread with cumin.

Benefits;

Its use is recommended in cases of difficult digestion, abdominal and stomach pain, as well as for treatment rheumatic inflammation.

Recipe ideas; ;

This spice is particularly used in Creole cuisine (which is a cuisine marked by a variety of influences, ranging from African to Asian and European cuisine) but also Eastern.

It's perfect for adding flavor to traditional dishes such as chili con carne, the tajines and the couscous, it can also be found in certain cheeses like Gouda. Be sure to season your roast chicken on Sunday and your Vichy Carrot Salad with the bold flavors of cumin!

Origin and quality; ;

Origin: Turkey, Syria, and India.

Status and packaging; ;

To meet all your needs, we offer cumin seeds or ground cumin It is brown-ochre in color. Its flavor is distinctive and aromatic. It has a strong, spicy note.

Packaging: We offer everything from 100-gram boxes of pouches to 25-kilogram bags.

Storage conditions;

We recommend storing cumin in a dry, temperate place, away from light, properly ventilated during dry periods, and protected from insects.