Caraway

Spice

Caraway

Caraway is the crescent seed of Carum carvi, with warm rye-bread aroma used in European sausages, cabbage dishes, aquavit, and baking. Distinct from cumin though visually similar. Whole seeds bloom in fat; ground caraway is used in spice mixes and breads.

Also known as: Kümmel, Karwij, Kumina

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Breeds & varieties

A sample of named types with their own origin and culinary profiles.

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Characteristics

Preparations

CrackedDriedFreshGroundPowderRoastedToastedWhole

Provenance

BiodynamicExport GradeFair TradeHand HarvestedNon-GMOOrganicPesticide FreeSingle OriginSun Dried

Sources

Indoor FarmedOutdoor FarmedWild

Traits

AniseAromaticEarthyPungentRye-likeSlightly BitterSweetWarm

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 392

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 9.44 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.89 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.83 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 4.72 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 37.2 mg
  • Salt 0.11 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 65 g
  • Dietary Fibre 25 g
  • Total Sugars 3 g
  • Complex / starch 14.6 g
  • Protein 11.8 g
  • Water 8.87 g
Detailed nutrients

Dried spices are concentrated plant tissue—fibre-heavy by weight, used in gram doses.

In the kitchen

Culinary partners and combinations that usually underperform with Caraway.

Pairs well with

Classic and complementary matches

Usually avoid with

Often clash in flavour or tradition

History

Caraway grew wild and cultivated across Europe and western Asia as a bread and digestive spice.

DE

Central European cookery fixed caraway in rye breads, cabbage, and sausage.

Caraway distilled spirits and seed trade expanded Nordic and German culinary use.

Commercial caraway from Europe and North Africa supplied global baking spice demand.

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