
Whole Spices vs. Ground Spices: Differences, Uses & Storage
Spices are widely used to add flavor, aroma, color, and character to food. They can be purchased whole, cracked, crushed, or ground into powder. Although these forms may come from the same plant, they do not always perform the same way during cooking. Whole cumin seeds, for example, can release their aroma gradually when heated in oil. Ground cumin disperses