In Europe, cumin is often used in Holland and France as a seasoning for cheese. In Asia, Central America and North Africa it enjoys a very high reputation and is very often used for frying or dried in spice mixtures.

In the growing regions it is a very important spice and irreplaceable in many dishes and spice mixtures. Examples: curries, masalas, chili con carne, salsas, falafel. In Europe, cumin in combination with cheese has gained in importance, albeit only to a very small extent. It can be used as an alternative to caraway in all dishes.

Cumin or cumin with the botanical name Cuminum cyminum is a relative of the real caraway. Cumin or cumin has an intense, distinctive taste. Cumin is characterized by its wonderful aroma.