Caraway is often confused with cumin. However, they are two distinct spices with different flavors. The scientific name for caraway, also known as meadow cumin, is Carum carvi. Carum would refer to Caria, that is, the Greek colony in Asia Minor where the plant was abundant. Caraway would come from « »karawiya" », a word of Arabic origin meaning «sugar root.».

It is a biennial herbaceous plant of the opium family cultivated for its leaves and, above all, its seeds, which are used for their aromatic as well as medicinal properties.

Did you know?;

In the Netherlands, this plant keeps watch over the wife’s fidelity. If she goes on a romantic date, the plant alerts her unfortunate husband by shedding its flower clusters and turning in the direction the woman has gone.

Recipes;

Caraway seeds pair particularly well with potatoes, cabbage in all its forms, carrots, beets, and mushrooms, as well as with sausages and fatty meats—especially lamb, pork, and duck.

Benefits; ;

Caraway is an aromatic seed with a unique flavor that is used as a spice—but that’s not all! With its many health benefits, it is considered a highly effective natural remedy, particularly for all digestion-related ailments. In herbal medicine, its seeds and essential oil—used in infusions or herbal teas—serve as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and stimulant, and also aid digestion.

Origin, condition, and packaging; ;

Organic caraway originates in Egypt. We offer this spice in whole seed or ground form. It has a distinctive, aromatic flavor. Product from organic farming, certified FR-BIO-01.

Packaging: We offer everything from boxes of 100-gram bags to 25-kilogram bags.

Storage conditions;

We recommend storing organic caraway in a dry, temperate place, away from light, properly ventilated during dry periods, and protected from insects.