Est. 1941. Cumin is the fiery, slightly bitter-tasting seed of an herb native to the Mediterranean region. Spice Islands selects only the finest seeds to grind and bottle, ensuring optimum flavor. Ground Cumin Seed, with its aromatic and pungent taste, is an essential ingredient in Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines. www.spiceislands.com. Cumin is the fiery, slightly bitter-tasting seed of an herb native to the Mediterranean region. Spice Islands select only the finest seeds to grind and bottle, ensuring optimum flavor. Ground Cumin Seed, with its aromatic and pungent taste, is an essential ingredient in Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines.; Cumin is one of the most widely used spices in the world. Outside of the U.S., it’s nearly as popular as black pepper. Highly versatile, you can blend it with chilis, coriander, and cinnamon to create authentic and aromatic curries right at home, or make it the secret ingredient in your enchilada sauce, marinated pork, or lamb sliders.; We search the world for spices and herbs of the highest quality. We source our Spice Islands cumin seeds from India, where the most flavorful cumin is grown. Then we craft and package them to deliver the most authentic and intense flavor possible. That’s why home chefs who have a taste for flavor adventure and everyday cooks who just want better tasting meals fill their pantries with Spice Islands.