is cuminaldehyde (4-isopropylbenzaldehyde). Important aroma compounds of toasted cumin are the substituted pyrazines , 2-ethoxy-3-isopropylpyrazine, 2-methoxy-3- sec -butylpyrazine, and 2-methoxy-3-methylpyrazine. Today, cumin is identified with Indian , Tex-Mex , Cuban and Northern Mexican cuisine . It is used as an ingredient of curry powder. Cumin can be found in some Dutch