Cumin Seed |

Cumin seed has an aromatic odor and bitter taste. It is used as a condiment and is an ingredient in curry powders, seasonings of breads, cakes, and cheese. Try roasting the seeds before adding to dishes to subdue cumin's bitterness and to add a nuttier flavor. Cumin is a rich source of iron which helps in increasing hemoglobin levels. In medicine, it is used as a stimulant, carminative, stomachic, and astringent. Cumin seed oil is used in perfumery and for flavoring liqueurs and cordials.