Cumin Seeds and Oil

Caraway, coriander, cardamons, puppy, aniseed, saffron and turmeric described. Cumin or cumin seed. The aromatic fruit or seed of a plant of the genus Umbalifera. It is referred to in scripture, Matthew 33-23. As salt was a symbol of friendship, shearers of salt and cumin meant intimate friends. These seeds are linear and flat on one side and convex or striated on the other. Their odor and properties resemble the caraway or aniseed seeds and they are often called bastard anise. They are used in Germany in bread. In Holland they are frequently put into cheese. Each and