International Spice

Cumin

An earthy aromatic seed spice used in selected marinades, rice dishes and spice blends.

Research in progress

Cumin image / Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen / Public domain

Ingredient record

Names & identity

Names can vary by language, market and region. Only reviewed names are displayed here.

Nigerian/common name	Cumin

Cumin is listed as an international spice established in some Nigerian cooking contexts, without presenting it as uniquely Nigerian.

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