Cumin Seed, Cuminum cyminum, is a warm, earthy spice that is often associated with the strongly seasoned cuisines of India, Mexico, Asia, and Indonesia. Cumin Seed is also called bulk cumin seeds, cumin wholesale, jeera seed, comino entero, cumin seed, or cumin seeds bulk. It has an essential oil content of 2.5% to 4.5%.

A commodity on the world’s earliest spice routes, Cumin Seed is one of the most consumed spices around the globe. It is a member of the parsley family and is closely related to Caraway and Fennel Seeds, with which it is often confused.

Cumin Seed is popular with:

• American, Asian, Asian fusion, Mexican, Tex-Mex, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Indian restaurants; 
• delis; 
• brewpubs; 
• seasoning companies; 
• independent spice shops; and 
• sauce, condiment, and vegan cheese manufacturers

We also have Ground Cumin, Organic Cumin Seed, and Organic Ground Cumin available for purchase.

Flavor Profile

Cumin Seed is earthy, nutty, and warming, with notes of lemon.

How To Use

Cumin has long been a signature spice for cooks all over the world. It is a key ingredient in various spice blends and many beans, couscous, curry, rice, and vegetable dishes. We recommend using cumin with caution as it is quite potent and can easily overwhelm a dish.

Roasting Cumin Seeds before using will release a toasted nutty flavor.

Cumin shines when added to beans, bread, cabbage, pungent cheeses, chicken, eggplant, lamb, lentils, onions, potatoes, rice, sauerkraut, and squash.

Cumin works well with spices like allspice, anise seed, brown mustard, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, turmeric, and yellow mustard.