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Ground spices vs whole spices — the case for your own spice grinder

By Clinton R Thomas · June 15, 2026
I resisted buying a spice grinder for years. Then I ground fresh cumin seeds for the first time and understood what I had been missing. Pre-ground cumin has had weeks to oxidize. Freshly ground cumin has volatile oils that have not escaped yet. The difference is not subtle.

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