Cumin and black cumin. The names sound similar, but that is really the only thing these two spices have in common. They are extremely different. Still, we often get the question what exactly the differences between the two are. That is what we are going to tell you about in this blog.
Where one is used in many kitchens around the world, the other has been regarded for centuries as a natural medicine. But which is which? And when you say cumin you probably know what we mean, but you might know the other one by one of its other names. Ever heard of nigella seed? Or nutmeg flower? All names for one and the same herb: black cumin.
Below we’ll explain what cumin and black cumin are, why they’re good for your health and which dishes you can make with them. We’ll also give you a clear list that lays out all the differences so you’ll know exactly when to use which spice. Let’s begin.
What are the characteristics of these two spices?
What is cumin?
Let’s start with cumin, a widely