Shelf life (Best Before): 12 Months Net Quantity (N): 1 Veg/NonVeg: Veg Weight: 400gm Cumin seeds are small, elongated seeds obtained from the Cuminum cyminum plant, part of the parsley family. Light brown in color with a distinctive ridged texture, they have a warm, earthy aroma and a slightly bitter, nutty flavor with peppery notes. Widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, Latin American, and North African cuisines, cumin seeds are often dry roasted or fried in oil to enhance their flavor. Besides their culinary use, they are also valued for their digestive and medicinal properties.