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Ground Cumin

This earthy, warm spice has been used around the world for centuries. Which product should you add to your spice cabinet?

|Published on Apr. 1, 2018

What We Learned

Cumin has held a notable place both in and out of the kitchen throughout history. The ancient Greeks used it as medicine, and ancient Romans kept it on their dining tables the way modern Americans do pepper, according to The Grammar of Spice by Caz Hildebrand (2017). Today, cumin’s earthy flavor and pungent aroma add depth and warmth to dishes from around the world, such as those in...

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