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Comino

Cuminum cyminum Allergen-Free
Comino

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Apiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mexican, Middle Eastern, Indian, North African
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cumin Seeds (dried)

¿Qué es Comino?

The Spanish term for cumin, an aromatic spice from the dried seed of a flowering plant in the parsley family, known for its warm, earthy flavor.

¿A qué sabe Comino?

Comino tiene un sabor earthy, warm, slightly bitter, pungent con aromas pungent, earthy, musky.

Taste
Earthy, Warm, Slightly Bitter, Pungent
Texture
Powdery (ground), Crunchy (whole seed)
Aroma
Pungent, Earthy, Musky
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 tsp (2g)
Calories375 kcal
Total Fat22 g
Saturated Fat1.5 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein18 g
Total Carbohydrate44 g
Dietary Fiber11 g
Total Sugars2.3 g
Calcium931 mg
Iron66 mg
Potassium1788 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Toasted whole cumin seeds (until fragrant) before grinding or adding to dishes dramatically enhances their aroma and depth of flavor.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Comino

El mejor sustituto para Comino es Ground Coriander, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Offers a similar earthy, warm note, though less intense and slightly citrusy.

Sustitutos para Comino con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Ground Coriander Mejor 1:1 Offers a similar earthy, warm note, though less intense and slightly citrusy.
Chili Powder (small amount) 1:1 (reduce quantity) Contains cumin, along with other spices, will alter flavor slightly.
Garam Masala (small amount) 1:1 (reduce quantity) A complex spice blend with cumin, adds warmth, but also other notes.
Caraway Seeds 1:1 (for whole seeds) Similar visual, but a stronger, anise-like flavor; use sparingly for texture.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Comino

Buy whole seeds and grind as needed for maximum freshness and flavor.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Comino?

  • Legumes
  • Stews
  • Curries
  • Roasted Vegetables
  • Mexican/Indian dishes.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Comino?

Earthy, Warm, Slightly Bitter, Pungent Pungent, Earthy, Musky

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Comino?

El mejor sustituto es Ground Coriander (1:1). Offers a similar earthy, warm note, though less intense and slightly citrusy.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Comino?

Buy whole seeds and grind as needed for maximum freshness and flavor.

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