SAMIA whole cumin is dried, whole cumin seeds, sold in a 100 g pouch. They are dry-toasted then ground to flavour couscous, tagines, merguez and marinades.
What is whole cumin?
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a seed with a warm, earthy and slightly bitter flavour, grown since antiquity around the Mediterranean and the Middle East. It is also known by its English name "cumin seeds" or its Arabic name "kammoun". This SAMIA pouch contains only whole seeds, distinct from already ground cumin: in this form, the essential oil stays protected by the seed's husk, and the aroma keeps for longer.
How to use it
Heat the seeds dry in a pan, with no fat, for one to two minutes while stirring, until they release their aroma: this toasting develops their scent before crushing them in a mortar or grinding the amount needed. Whole cumin is the base of couscous, tagines, skewers and merguez in the Maghreb; it also flavours harira and blends such as ras el hanout. Used unground, it can also infuse a broth or a marinade, to be removed before serving.
What to pair it with
It pairs with SAMIA ground coriander, SAMIA ras el hanout and SAMIA tagine spices. The Moroccan and Maghreb cuisine range brings together these spices.
Product information
- Brand: SAMIA (Haudecœur group)
- Net weight: 100 g pouch
- Ingredients: cumin seeds (100%)
- Allergens: none of the 14 regulated allergens in the ingredients list
- Average energy value per 100 g: 1769 kJ / 424 kcal
- Storage: away from heat and humidity, in an airtight container
