Native to the eastern Mediterranean region, cumin seeds have long been a staple of African, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine - cumin seeds have even been found in Syrian archaeological sites. Cumin has a lemony-peppery aroma and flavor that is also associated with Mexican cooking, but is actually mostly used in Tex-Mex cooking. If using whole cumin, you may toast the seeds briefly to intensify their flavor.
Spices and herbs should be stored away from light, heat and moisture. However, storing spices in the refrigerator or freezer may actually shorten their shelf life and they risk picking up other food odors. In general, whole spices have a longer shelf life than ground spices. Depending on the spice and how well it is stored, a good rule of thumb is six months to a year for powdered spices and longer for whole spices and seeds. The best way to determine if your spices or herbs are still fresh is to close your eyes and sniff – if you cannot immediately tell what the herb or spice is, toss it!
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