DESCRIPTION

Another member of the parsley family, cumin is an annual plant generally
considered indigenous to the Middle East, although some sources say that it originated in the Nile Valley. Cumin is a major spice, and an old one—its
culinary history dates back to 5000 BC. It was used by the ancient Egyptians in mummification and is mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments. It was
also thought to encourage love and fidelity. Today, it grows throughout the Middle East and North