Other names:
Jinten, yi ra, zeera.
Appearance: Ground & whole seeds
Color: Yellowish green-brown
Origin: Indonesia
Remarks:
Extensively used in the Indian, Indonesian and Mexican cuisine.
Also used in traditional Brazilian cuisine, achiote blends, adobos, sofrito, garam masala, curry powder.
Has a pungent odor; distinctive flavor and odor.
Cumin also has medicinal applications.
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