Our organic cumin has a beautiful aroma and fragrance while providing the perfect balance of spicy, nutty, and peppery tastes. Jeera is regarded as one of the major components of curry powder as well as being a main ingredient in Mexican and Middle Eastern recipes. In addition to providing a warm flavoring to dishes, natural jeera seeds adds a "seedy" texture to curries, breads, soups, and dals. Cumin organic also helps aid digestion and is sometimes regarded as the, "Seed of Good Digestion". In folk medicine, it is said that a paste made from cumin seeds and peppermint oil helps relieve abdominal pain and liver disorders. As a Certified USDA Organic, non-GMO and vegan product, organic cumin perfectly complements vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian lifestyles. Certified USDA Organic products are grown and produced using methods that preserve the environment while avoiding synthetic materials such as antibiotics and pesticides. Such products are produced by organic farmers and processors that preserve natural resources and biodiversity, only use approved materials, support animal health and welfare, do not use genetically modified ingredients (GMOs), receive annual inspections, and separate organic food from non-organic food. They also follow standards that cover the product from farm to table, including pest control, soil and water quality, and rules for food additives. Natural cumin is a GMO-free food, meaning no specific changes were introduced into its DNA via genetic engineering. This cumin is also a vegan food, which means they exclude all forms of animal products including meat, eggs, dairy, poultry, seafood and honey. We recommend storing this 3 oz package in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.