There are lots of good reasons to purchase Cumin in bulk. I read somewhere recently that Cumin is one of the most popular spices on Earth. This article claimed that Cumin is second only to black pepper in its popularity. I cannot confirm or deny this claim about Cumin, but I would not be surprised if it was in fact true. Cumin has a very distinct flavor. It tastes earthy, musky warm and nutty.
Cumin has also been around forever. This spice is mentioned in the Bible for seasoning breads and soups. The Egyptians used cumin as one of the ingredients for the mummification process. In the Middle Ages this spice was used as a substitute for black pepper because it was more abundant and less expensive.
Purchase Cumin In Bulk
It seems like every new recipe I try has Cumin listed on the ingredients list. You will find this spice used in foods from the Middle East, North Africa, India and Mexico. It also shows up all of the time in spice blends such as curry powder, garam masala, fajita spice blends to name a few. It is widely used as a condiment and flavoring base. Because this spice can be used for so many things, keeping a good stock of cumin in bulk at home can be helpful.
Just today I made a Southwestern Vegetarian Casserole. A key spice ingredient in this casserole was cumin and it was delicious!
