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Originally cultivated in Iran and Mediterranean region, cumin is mentioned in the Bible in both the Old Testament ( Isaiah 28: 27 ) and the New Testament ( Matthew 23: 23 ).

The ancient Greeks kept cumin at the dining table in its own container ( much as pepper is frequently kept today ), and this practice continues in Morocco.

Cumin was also used heavily in ancient Roman cuisine.

During the Middle Ages, cumin fell out of favour in Europe, except in Spain and Malta.

It was introduced to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese colonists.

There are several different types of cumin but the most famous ones are black and green cumin which are both used in Persian cuisine.