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Are cumin and curcumin the same?

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Are cumin and curcumin the same?

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  1. No, more specifically curcumin is a component of turmeric. Turmeric is a spice highly used in Indian cuisine, it imparts the characteristic yellow color.

    The curcumin component has many medicinal qualities.

    http://www.theepicentre.com/Spices/turme...

    http://www.theepicentre.com/Spices/fight...

    Cumin seeds are an spice aromatic spice, when ground it imparts a lovely earthy/smoky flavor to foods.  It's prominent in Indias, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Latin/Central/South American, North African cuisines....

    http://www.theepicentre.com/Spices/cumin...


  2. Curcumin is the main component of curry powder. Cumin is a Mediterranean herb that is part of the parsley family.

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