Are these just the ordinary cumin seeds, as opposed to the more prized
black cumin seeds?


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Cumin- Also called comino, this ancient spice dates back to the Old
Testament.
Shaped like a caraway seed, cumin is the dried fruit of a plant in the
parsley family.
Its aromatic, nutty-flavored seeds come in three colors: amber (the most
widely available), white and black (both found in Asian markets).
White cumin seed is interchangeable with amber, but the black seed has a
more complex, peppery flavor.
Cumin is available in seed and ground forms. As with all seeds, herbs and
spices, it should be stored in a cool, dark place for no more than 6 months.
Cumin is particularly popular in Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean
cooking. Among other things, it's used to make curries, chili powders and
Kümmel liqueur.
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Chef R. W. Miller
Marriott Resorts & Hotels

"Chef R. W. Miller" > wrote in message
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> Cumin- Also called comino, this ancient spice dates back to the Old
> Testament.
> Shaped like a caraway seed, cumin is the dried fruit of a plant in the
> parsley family.
> Its aromatic, nutty-flavored seeds come in three colors: amber (the most
> widely available), white and black (both found in Asian markets).
> White cumin seed is interchangeable with amber, but the black seed has a
> more complex, peppery flavor.
> Cumin is available in seed and ground forms. As with all seeds, herbs and
> spices, it should be stored in a cool, dark place for no more than 6
months.
> Cumin is particularly popular in Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean
> cooking. Among other things, it's used to make curries, chili powders and
> Kümmel liqueur.
> ------------------------------------------------------------
> Chef R. W. Miller
> Marriott Resorts & Hotels
>
There are only two types of cumin, your amber and white are the same thing.
I thought Kümmel was made with caraway (it is German for caraway!)? There is
much confusion between caraway and both forms of cumin.
Chilli powder is only ground chillies, but what you are referring to is the
American mixture used to make chilli con carne.
Nothing is simple when it comes to spices!
cheers
Wazza