Organic Cumin Seed
Organic Cumin Seed
- Organic
- Gluten Free
- Kosher
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Smith & Truslow Organic Cumin Seed is USDA certified organic, carefully sourced, and third-party tested for heavy metals — delivering the warm, earthy, slightly citrusy flavor that makes whole cumin seed an essential ingredient in spice cabinets around the world.
Our organic cumin seed is sourced from the finest cumin-producing regions and handled with care to preserve its essential oils, distinctive aroma, and bold flavor. Whether you're toasting them in a dry pan to bloom their flavor, blooming them in hot oil to build the base of a curry, grinding them fresh for a spice blend, or using them whole in pickles and breads, Smith & Truslow organic cumin seeds deliver an intensity and freshness that pre-packaged grocery store cumin seed simply can't match.
Why Whole Cumin Seed vs Ground Cumin
Whole cumin seed retains its essential oils and flavor compounds far longer than pre-ground cumin — making it the preferred choice for cooks who want maximum flavor and aroma. When you toast or bloom whole cumin seeds before cooking, you unlock a depth of flavor that ground cumin alone can never replicate. For the freshest ground cumin, simply grind our organic cumin seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle just before cooking.
Why Our Organic Cumin Seed Is Different
Most conventional cumin seed contains residues from synthetic pesticides and some brands have been found to contain elevated levels of heavy metals. Not ours. Every lot of Smith & Truslow organic cumin seed is tested by an accredited third-party lab against heavy metal specifications more stringent than industry standards. Pure, whole cumin seed. Nothing added. Nothing hidden.
How to Use Organic Cumin Seed
- Toast in a dry pan until fragrant then grind fresh for maximum flavor
- Bloom in hot oil or ghee at the start of curries, dals, and Indian dishes
- Add whole to rice dishes, biryanis, and pilafs
- Use in pickling brines for vegetables and cucumbers
- Stir into bread doughs and flatbreads for a savory, aromatic note
- Add to taco meat, chili, and Mexican-inspired dishes
- Use in spice rubs for lamb, chicken, and pork
- Grind fresh and combine with coriander, paprika, and chili for a custom blend
Certifications & Testing
- Certified organic by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (USDA NOP)
- Certified gluten-free by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) — less than 10ppm
- Certified kosher by Earth Kosher
- Third-party tested for heavy metals: lead, mercury, arsenic, and cadmium
- No fillers, no anticaking agents, no irradiation
- Non-irradiated — steam sterilized only
Available in a 1.7 oz jar, 4 oz jar (by volume) and refill bag. Free shipping on orders over $85.
Also try our Organic Cumin Ground and Organic Coriander — or browse our full line of USDA certified organic spices
Ingredient Details
Ingredient Details
Salt Content:
How to Use
How to Use
Flavor Complements:
Food Complements: lamb, beans, chicken, eggplant, fish, lentils, potatoes, shellfish, soups, pork
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Storage and Shelf Life
Storage and Shelf Life
Storage: To maximize freshness, store in a dark airtight container in a cool dry place. Once the spice is ground, flavor deteriorates with exposure to light, heat, air, humidity and time. Here are rules of thumb about the shelf life of spices and herbs >
NOTE: The plastic refill bags are not intended for long-term storage of your spices. Due to the porous nature of plastic, the essential oils that are released when a spice is ground, may react with the plastic and/or labelling inks over time.
Refill bags contain the same amount of spice as in our small glass jars. When they arrive, simply snip the corner of your bag, refill your original Smith & Truslow spice jar, apply the new label, and recycle the bag.
Product Testing
Product Testing
Certificates of analysis (COAs) accompany our products through the supply chain. COAs identify country of origin, certifications, best by dates, and information on product testing including microbial analysis and heavy metal testing.
If you would like to review the COA for the lot we are currently selling, please send an email to: customerservice@smithandtruslow.com.
As we only test ingredients, but not blends, we can only provide COA's on individual spices.
Shipping and Returns
Shipping and Returns
Smith & Truslow ships within the US to all 50 states. We will only attempt shipments to valid street addresses.
Order Processing: To estimate your delivery date, please be sure to consider processing time and shipping time. It typically takes 1-2 days to process an order.
During high traffic seasons – the Nov and Dec holidays – processing time may increase to 3 days. If you place your order with an express
shipment option, we will move your order to the top of the queue so that it ships as quickly as possible.
Shipping: Orders ship from our distribution center located in Denver, CO. Upon completion of an order, you will will receive an email confirming shipment and tracking information.
Please note: We do not offer in-person pickup at our Denver kitchen and distribution center.
Return Policy: We do not (actually, cannot) accept returns on food-related items.
If your order is damaged during shipment, contact us within 7 calendar days from the date you received your order.
To Submit A Claim: Take a picture of the damage and email it to customerservice@smithandtruslow.com along with your order number and your preferred method of communication.
Approved Claims: Smith & Truslow will either refund the cost of the damaged product, or send a replacement. Refunds will be made to the credit card that was used to place the initial order.
