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Cumin seeds
What are cumin seeds? About the ingredient cumin seeds. Including 505 recipes with cumin seeds, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
Contents
About
Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper.
Cumin can be found in some Dutch cheeses such as Leyden cheese, and in some traditional breads from France. It is commonly used in traditional Brazilian cuisine. Cumin can be an ingredient in chili powder (often Texan or Mexican-style), and is found in achiote blends, adobos, sofrito, garam masala, curry powder, and bahaarat.
Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. Cumin was also used heavily in ancient Roman cuisine. It helps to add an earthy and warming feeling to cooking, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as curries and chilli.
Although cumin seeds contain a relatively large percentage amount of iron, extremely large quantities of cumin would need to be consumed for it to serve as a significant dietary source.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 tbsp, whole (6g)Amount per Serving
Calories 22Calories from Fat 12
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3g
2%
Saturated Fat
0.1g
0%
Trans Fat
~
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 10mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2.7g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Sugars
0.1
Protein
1.1g
Vitamin A 2%
•
Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 6%
•
Iron 22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower
depending on your caloric needs.
Where found
Cumin seeds are usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Cumin seeds are a member of the Spices and Herbs USDA nutritional food group.
How much do cumin seeds weigh?
| measure | grams |
| 1 tbsp, whole | 6 |
| 1 tsp, whole | 2 |
| In Chinese: | 小茴香种子 | |
| British (UK) term: | Cumin seeds | |
| en français: | graines de cumin | |
| en español: | semillas de comino |
Recipes using cumin seeds
There are 488 recipes that contain this ingredient.
References
| See more about cumin seeds | about 13 years ago |
| Usda nutrition data | over 8 years ago |
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