Spicy World Whole Cumin Seeds 7 Oz Resealable Bag

Although cumin and cumin seeds have become one of the most popular spices on our spice rack, I've discovered 3 disadvantages:(1)Cumin is too high in iron. Although this might be an advantage for malnourished people living in a poor nation, the vast majority of Americans ingest way too much iron, especially heme iron from meats. Like copper, manganese, and aluminum, iron is a pro-oxidant which, if consumed in excess, will damage every cell in our bodies and increase our risk of developing heart disease, cancer, and a dozen other killer diseases. Fortunately, the human body has the ability to refuse absorbing too much iron but only if it comes from plant-source foods. The human body cannot refuse absorbing the heme iron from meats, which is deadly to our health. However, even the iron from plant-source foods will bind to beneficial phytochemicals such as phytate, thereby using up our precious supply of dietary phytate, which could be doing other beneficial things such as acting as an antioxidant, partly blocking the absorption of unwanted calories, or binding with toxic heavy metals and removing them from our bodies. Cumin contains about 3 to 4 times as much iron as most other medicinal seeds, which are also already considered to be moderately rich sources of iron.(2)Cumin is disappointingly low in fiber. Fiber constitutes anywhere from 60% to 80% of the carbohydrates in most other medicinal seeds. However, fiber constitutes only 25% of the carbohydrates in cumin seeds. This explains why cumin seeds are so delicious after they are soaked in water for at least 30 minutes. Over 70% of the carbohydrates in cumin seeds are starches and almost 5% of the carbohydrates in cumin seeds are sugars.(3)Cumin is disappointingly low in selenium. Like zinc and iodine, selenium is a beneficial antioxidant, especially if derived from plant-source foods as a phytochemical. However, cumin seeds contain only one-fourth to one-twentieth of the selenium contained in an equal weight of most other medicinal seeds.However, because cumin is more delicious than most other medicinal seeds, it has risen in popularity to become one of our most popular spices.In India, cumin is called, "jeera" or "jira," which means, "that which helps digestion."Compare that to the Indian fruit, "bibhitaki," which means, "that which makes one fearless of disease."Compare that to the Indian fruit, "haritaki," which means, "that which destroys disease."Compare that to the Indian fruit, "amalaki," which means, "that which makes one pure, clean, and shining."Cumin contains phytochemicals which inhibit the bad bacteria and lessen the severity of diarrhea.In a scientific study involving rodents (mice), cumin seeds prevented stomach cancer and cervical cancer when fed to the mice:

I order these because I love cooking Indian food. They smell amazing when you open the package and they are awesome and the dishes that I am cooking. I definitely recommend these.

Cumins are fresh and clean.

I use it for jeera water and it adds flavor to my water

Got this to make Indian food at home! Great quality and great bargain for the money!

I go through a lot of cumin seeds, whether it's rubs for summer BQ's or soups/stews/chili in the winter. The seeds are nearly impossible to find at my local grocery store. Usually you are stuck purchasing inferior, probably stale,... already pre-ground cumin at an outrageous price.Fresh ground spices make a world of difference in a finished dish,...especially if they are bloomed in oil or toasted!Always buy whole spices and grind if you have a choice! They also have a much longer shelf life than pre-ground.Spicy World are very fresh and tasty Cumin Seeds! Actually I could use a bigger bag, as much as I go through. Will purchase again.*More expensive than at Indian store but way too much of a hassle for me to drive to.*I store mine in the freezer to keep fresh,...especially in Summer when kitchen is warmer.

I'm only now dabbling in Indian cooking, and of course, one of the first discouragements we Americans suffer is the seemingly endless list of spices. Now, I buy only from this supplier.The freshness of the ingredients is assured; the aromas rise out of the spice rack like the spectre of old friends, and the results are usually foolproof. Let me recommend also an online newsletter called, "Manula's Kitchen" too. South Idian Cuisine at its best!.After all,with all those tempting aromas, you'll want to get right to the kitchen. I also recommend treating yourself to a traditional,metal, Indian spice rack: They come in round metal and look just like tiffin, but it has a compartment for each spice, so you can easily see what you want to re-order.Don't make the mistake of thinking you can get these spices "in bulk" at your local Southeastern store! The difference in flavor and freshness makes Spicy World the one I look for consistently.Namaste

WE cook a lot and find this an excellent way to purchase in a larger size, I grind to order as I cook with a mortar and pestle