Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Afghan wild cumin seed in a glass jar.
Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Afghan wild cumin seed in a glass jar from above.
Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Afghan wild cumin seed in a bulk jar.
Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Afghan wild cumin seed in a glass jar.
Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Afghan wild cumin seed in a glass jar from above.
Curio Spice Co. fair-trade single origin sustainable Afghan wild cumin seed in a bulk jar.

Cumin Seeds, Afghan Wild

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This rare and delicious wild cumin only grows in the Hindu Kush mountains and is hand-picked by Afghan foragers. The rocky, arid terrain causes this scrappy and undomesticated cumin to be small, compact, and bursting with warm, umami flavor. Beloved by local Afghan cooks, this is undoubtedly close to the cumin flavor that our Mediterranean ancestors fell so in love with thousands of years ago!
Product Details

Single Origin Badakhshan, Afghanistan

Tasting Notes Earthy, Warming, Funky, and Nutty

Pairs Well With Meat, vegetables, flatbread

Special Tips As with domesticated cumin, toast before grinding, or fry in oil at the start of cooking.
Ingredients

Botanical Name Banium persicum

Contains Wild cumin seeds.
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Who is Curio Spice?

Pioneering Ethical Spice Sourcing Since 2015

We source directly from smallholder farms and underserved regions, so you get spices that are fresher, more vibrant, and rooted in real place. Every purchase helps uplift local communities.

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These third-party certifications let you trust our word that we're championing women's rights and upholding high standards of environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

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We Toast, Grind, and Blend In-House

Our small-batch production ensures fresher flavor that will excite your palate. We're crazy about capturing the peak taste and aroma of our spices.

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