Black cumin seeds have a complex chemical structure, containing over 100 beneficial compounds, including essential fatty acids. These seeds can be used in a variety of ways, such as in rice dishes, pastries, and Mediterranean cheeses.
Despite some confusion, it’s important to distinguish black cumin from caraway. Both belong to the Apiaceae family, but black cumin is related more closely to parsley and coriander, and it has a sweet, peppery flavor, unlike caraway’s bitter taste.Continue reading…