The difference between cumin and cumin

April 23, 2023
Cumin generally refers to the seeds of the cumin plant, which has a special aroma and is often used as a spice in cooking. And we commonly see cumin which is also a plant seed with a special aroma. Are cumin, cumin and fennel the same spice? What is the difference between cumin and cumin oil?

Appearance differences

Cumin has much larger grains than cumin and is slightly curved in shape; cumin is greenish in color, while cumin is darker and yellowish.

Flavor Differences

Cumin: Aromatic and slightly sweet in flavor. Cumin: slightly pungent, one of the main spices in curry.

Origin differences

Cumin: It is native to Europe and is mainly produced in Shanxi, Inner Mongolia and Liaoning, etc. It is grown all over China. Cumin: Cumin is native to the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. Cumin is produced in China only in Xinjiang and along the west corridor of sweet potatoes.

Composition differences

Cumin contains active ingredients such as fennel brain, fennel aldehyde and fennel ketone. It has many effects such as improving appetite and aiding digestion. The active ingredients in the volatile oil of cumin are rock celery acid, etc.

Usage differences

Cumin: It is mostly used for stewing lamb and making lamb soup. Cumin: Cumin gives off a peculiar flavor when infiltrated by blazing heat or boiling oil, so it is often used in lamb with scallions or in barbecue.
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