What is the common name of cumin?

Introduction

Common name of the spice	Cumin
Scientific name	Cuminum cyminum
Genus/family	Cuminum/Apiaceae (member of Parsley family)
Native of countries growing	East Meditaranian to South Asia. Now mostly grown in Pakistan, India, Uzbekistan Iran, Turkey, Morocco, Egypt, Syria, Chile, Mexico, and China

Is cumin and Jeera the same?

Also commonly known by its Indian name, Jeera, cumin is traditionally added to curries, Mexican & Moroccan dishes, among many others. It is an essential part of many spice blends (such as garam masala), either whole or ground. Toasting the seeds first will heighten their strong aromatic aromas.

Is cumin called something else?

Cumin, though, is hotter to the taste, lighter in color, and larger. Many Slavic and Uralic languages refer to cumin as “Roman caraway” or “spice caraway”. The distantly related Bunium persicum and Bunium bulbocastanum and the unrelated Nigella sativa are both sometimes called black cumin (q.v.).

Is cumin same as black cumin?

Common cumin is both healthful, tasty, and medicinally useful. Black cumin is more bitter and may be a bit strong and bitter for American tastes (It’s used in specific dishes in northern and western Indian cuisine).

Is cumin a herb or a spice?

Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The English name cumin comes from Latin cuminum, which was borrowed from the Greek kyminon.

Is cumin a blood thinner?

Cumin might slow blood clotting. Taking cumin along with medications that also slow blood clotting might increase the chances of bruising and bleeding.

Is cumin poisonous?

Cumin is considered to be highly safe and generally nontoxic, even in larger doses.

Is cumin a diuretic?

Nigella sativa, black cumin, black seed, or black caraway, is a natural diuretic that may be as effective as a popular prescription diuretic.

What is cumin used for medically?

Cumin is an herb. The seeds of the plant are used to make medicine. People use cumin for many conditions, including abnormal levels of cholesterol or blood fats (dyslipidemia), obesity, and many others, but there is little scientific evidence to support these uses.

Where does the word cumin come from in English?

The English “cumin” is derived from the Old English via Latin cuminum from the Greek κύμινον (kyminon), which is related to Hebrew כמון (kammon) and Arabic كمون (kammun). Likely originating in a region of the Eastern Mediterranean called the Levant, cumin has been in use as a spice for thousands of years.

What kind of seeds are used to make cumin?

The cumin seed widely is used in cooking. The dried seeds resemble those of caraway, but are straighter in form and have a coarser taste and odor. Major cumin seed producers include Egypt, Iran, India, and Morocco.

What’s the difference between sweet cumin and black cumin?

This spice should not be confused with sweet cumin, which is a common name for anise (Pimpinella anisum). Black cumin (Bunium persicum) has smaller and sweeter seeds than C. cyminum, but is not commercially important. Another black cumin (Nigella sativa) is not related to cumin.

Who are the major producers of cumin in the world?

Cultivation areas. The main producers of cumin are China and India, which produces 70% of the world supply and consumes 90% of that (which means that India consumes 63% of the world’s cumin). Mexico is another major producer. In total, around 300,000 tons of cumin per year are produced worldwide.