I can't respect any claim that toasting cumin seeds on the stove doesn't add new flavors to the cumin seed that did not exist before toasting.

By that logic, why cook anything then? It makes a big difference! https://www.seriouseats.com/toast-grind-whole-spices-for-mor...

Parent agrees, they can’t respect a claim that toasting doesn’t add flavors.

Ah - it was phrased strangely.

That's way too many negations, I have no idea what you want to say