Cumin is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern, Indian, Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines, and is one of the main ingredients in curry powder. Cumin is a highly aromatic seed that has a pleasant earthy flavor.

• Lightly roasting whole cumin seeds will intensify the flavor.
  
• To make your own cumin powder, dry-roast the seeds until they darken. Then crush them in a mortar and pestle.

Packaged in a plastic jar for ease of use and to retain freshness. Also features a handy 2-sided lid that allows for sprinkling or spooning the right amount of spice.