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Ground Cumin

Ground cumin is a dried spice made from the seeds of the cumin plant, commonly used to add warm, earthy flavor to savory dishes. It is widely used in cuisines such as Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and North African cooking.

Beneficial properties

antioxidant compounds adds flavor without sodium contains trace minerals aromatic culinary spice

Nutritional highlights

Ground cumin provides small amounts of iron, manganese, calcium, and plant compounds such as flavonoids and terpenes.

Caution. May rarely cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to spices from the parsley family.