McCormick Ground Cumin 4.5lbs 2.04kg
Bulk 4.5lb Ground Cumin
Price: $80.43USD
McCormick Cumin, Ground 4.5lbs 2.04Kg
The taste of McCormick Ground Cumin is characterized by a strong, musty/earthy flavor that also contains some green/grassy notes. Cumin's flavor and aroma are strong and slightly bitter. Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. Cumin has yellowish-brown seeds that resemble caraway seeds.
Cumin is a primary flavor of most Chili recipes, and is an important ingredient in Mexican, Spanish, Indian, North African, Middle Eastern, Indonesian, and Latin American cooking.
Ingredients: Ground Cumin Seed.
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McCormick Cumin, Ground 4.5lbs 2.04Kg - FAQ
- Q: What is ground cumin?
- A: Ground cumin is simply the dried seeds of the plant Cuminum cyminum (a member of the parsley family) finely milled into a powder - so you get all the warm, earthy flavor in a convenient form.
- Q: Why is cumin so widely used?
- A: Cumin has a long history of culinary and cultural use - appearing in ancient Egypt and in Biblical texts - and today it's a global staple because it adds depth and character to dishes.
- Q: What does ground cumin taste like?
- A: Its flavor is rich, warming, and slightly nutty with an earthy edge. It harmonizes beautifully with chili, burritos, enchiladas, curries and many savory spice blends.
- Q: How is ground cumin used in chili and burritos?
- A: In chili, ground cumin is almost essential - it contributes the underlying warm note behind the chili pepper. In burritos, it helps round out the meat or bean filling with that classic Tex-Mex flavor. When building spice rubs, sauces or chili blends, cumin is often one of the first spices to reach for.
- Q: How should I store ground cumin for best flavor?
- A: Store it in a cool, dark, airtight container. While whole seeds retain their oils longer, ground cumin will gradually lose potency - so make sure to buy what you can use in a year or so.
- Q: Should I use less ground cumin than whole seeds?
- A: Yes. Ground cumin releases its flavor immediately, so you'll often need less than you'd use if you were grinding seeds fresh. Start conservatively and adjust to taste.
- Q: What cuisines commonly feature ground cumin?
- A: Many! You'll find cumin in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine (chili, tacos, burritos), Indian curry powders, Middle Eastern spice mixes, North African tagines, and hearty stews from many traditions.
- Q: Are there any substitution tips for ground cumin?
- A: If you don't have ground cumin, you can grind whole cumin seeds if available, or use ground coriander with a pinch of chili for milder flavor. But the signature taste of cumin is hard to fully replicate - so it's one spice worth keeping on hand.
- Q: What should you be careful about when using ground cumin?
- A: Because cumin's flavor is bold and aromatic, it's easy to overuse. Too much cumin can dominate a dish and push aside other flavors - so measure carefully, especially if you're trying it for the first time in a recipe.
