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, 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, 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 spicy-sweet, aromatic and earthy, with a hint of citrus and bitter undertones. 

How to Use

Cumin Seeds dress up meat dishes like Moorish Pork Skewers and Red Chile Steak with Plantains. Add to Pork or Smothered Chicken Burritos. Mix into Albondigas, the Spanish-style tapas. They are also a great complement to eggplant, so stir into the blend for the rich and fragrant roasted eggplant dish Imam Bayildi, or put cumin-spiked baba ghanoush on the menu. 

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

The savory flavor of Cumin Seeds work well with spices like allspice, anise seed, brown mustard, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, turmeric, and yellow mustard.