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Clove · Cumin

2 records, side by side.

Field
Clove
Cumin
Country Indonesia Eastern Mediterranean
Type SPICES SPICES
Maker Moluccan farmers Ancient Egyptian and Levantine cooks
Region Maluku Islands, Indonesia Eastern Mediterranean / Middle East
Made since Traded since ancient times Used since around 2000 BC
Verified record Yes No
Source Indonesia, Madagascar, Tanzania (Zanzibar) India is the top producer and consumer

Where to read more

Clove https://originandsource.com/origin/clove-2/
Cumin https://originandsource.com/origin/cumin/

Full record: https://originandsource.com/origin-vs/clove-2-vs-cumin/

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