Herb or Spice
Cumin Seed
About This Entry
Cumin seed is earthy warm backbone of Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern cooking — its toasty aroma pairs with Tempranillo, Syrah, and rustic Mediterranean reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- brisket
- carrot
- coriander seed
- fennel seed
- lamb leg
- onion
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cuminum cyminum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Cumin Seed
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Cuminum cyminum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent