Kyume or wild cumin is a spice made from the dried seed of a plant known as Cuminum cyminum. Cumin is used in cuisines from North Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, and India. It is cultivated in Egypt and the Middle East, with a warm, earthy flavor and a sweet-pungent aroma. It is available as whole seeds as well as ground.

• Aromatic Properties: It has a strong, wonderful aroma that is distinctly different from Indian cumin.
• Taste Properties: Slightly spicy and sweet flavor, ideal for many recipes.
• Use in Cooking: Widely used as a seasoning in bread, sweets, and sauces.
• Therapeutic Properties: Traditionally used to relieve digestive issues.
• Anti-inflammatory Properties: Reported to have the ability to reduce inflammation.
• Antioxidant Properties: Rich in antioxidants that protect cells.

Whole seeds are added early in the recipe to release their aromas. Sauté the seeds in oil before adding the other ingredients. Ground cumin can be added at any time. It is used in rice dishes, vegetables, soups, sauces, and chili.

• Digestion: Improves digestion and the function of the digestive system.
• Abdominal Ulcers: May help in alleviating abdominal ulcers.
• Fluid Retention: Used to address fluid retention.
• Cold Relief: May help fight off colds.
• Reduction of Inflammation: Used for reducing inflammation.