Caraway

Carum carvi

spice

Small curved, ridged fruits of a biennial Old World umbellifer, called seeds, tasting somewhat of cumin; with cabbage, pork, cheeses and rye bread. Its seeds have also long been drunk as a tea for bloating and gas.

Origin

Europe and Western Asia

Season (United States)

all year round · grows in your region

Preparation

The seeds are used whole, in cabbage, sauerkraut, rye bread or cheese, or lightly crushed to release their aroma; they are eaten with the dish.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Falcarinol · Limonene

Did you know?

It flavours Munster cheese, rye bread, and spirits such as aquavit, gin, schnapps and kümmel.