Cumin is a popular spice in Greek, Moroccan, Indian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern foods. It has even been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, indicating that the plant has been employed by humans for thousands of years. Besides its culinary applications, cumin seed has been utilized for its healthful properties in Ayurvedic practices, traditionally prepared as a tea or infused in ghee. Our cumin powder is ground from Cuminum cyminum. Cumin seed powder makes a savory addition to spice blends, baked goods, and rice dishes.
Cumin is a spice that is well-known in countries such as Mexico and India, and in areas such as the Middle East, that has been used for generations in traditional curry mixes, cuisines, and sauces. Many may not know that it was a popular condiment during ancient Roman and Greek times as well, was found in Egyptian tombs and mentioned in the Bible, and that its use has been continual for thousands of years. It is a valued carminative amongst herbalists and is highly regarded in Ayurvedic medicine as a digestive support that is often administered as a food or beverage.