Aiva Organic Cumin seeds are also called organic jeera whole ( Syzygium aromaticum) are sourced from India, and has a mild sweet-bitter taste, and can be added to any recipe. Aiva select the spices & herbs carefully for robust flavor and adds no colors and no additives in the spices & herbs We only sell the freshest spices that is stored in a weather controlled facility so that you can get maximum freshness Aiva Products is committed to working with organic & sustainable farming groups that grow only organic, have traceability records, and, are USDA Organic certified This product is Organic, No GMOs, Non-ETO and Aiva Products is a brand "Where You Can Trust" Country of Origin: India