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Cuminum Cyminum |
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Cumin
is the seed of Cuminum cyminum, which belongs to the parsley family.
It is pale green in color and elliptical in shape with deep furrows.
Cumin seed has a penetrating flavour and aroma. Cumin seed is used
commercially as a principal ingredient in curry powder and is extensively
used in Mexican dishes and marinades for meats. |
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