Cumin is an herb with a branchy and ribbed stem, leaves divided into filiform and acute laciniae, small, white or reddish flowers, and oval-shaped seeds, joined in pairs, convex and striated on one side, flat. on the other hand, brown in color, with an aromatic smell. Ground cumin is already in the form of a powder that can be used in marinades for meats or vegetables to use in many dishes.