An essential spice in cuisines around the world, cumins nutty flavor brings richness and earthiness to dishes. Indigenous to the Old Persian Empire, black cumin is virtually unknown outside of the Middle East. Our Cumin is grown wild along the foothills of the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan, the mountainous terroir adds an extra layer of sharp earthy and piney flavors to our black cumin spice. The intoxicating and aromatic Afghan Black Cumin will take you on a culinary journey from Indian dishes like malai kofta to Mexican favorites like chicken fajitas. Hand harvested by women and men in the mountain villages, we are furthering our social mission to provide economic development through the creation of additional agricultural jobs. All of our spices and seasonings are salt-free and packaged by hand to ensure maximum quality and freshness. Packaged in glass - BPA free. Season meats like beef, poultry, pork, and seafood Add it to curries, stews, soups, sauces, and salad dressings Season vegetables like jicama, potatoes, carrots, and squash Season grains and legumes like rice, beans, chickpeas, and lentils