Caraway seed powder, Carum carvi

Cumin aromatic spice

Carum carvi L.

Caraway seeds are actually the dried fruits of the caraway plant.

Cumin seeds are highly aromatic and have a distinctive mild fennel flavor that adds a mild and subtle flavor to many dishes. Their taste is earthy, with a hint of citrus fruits and black pepper.

Cumin as a spice for aromatic dishes

Caraway seeds are often used in savory pastries such as pretzels, pies, and pies. They are also used to flavor curries, soups, sausages, vegetables and even liqueurs. Sometimes they are also used for pickling and brining. Cumin seeds go well with garlic, pork and cabbage.

Toasted caraway seeds are a flavorful addition to breads and salads. To toast the caraway seeds, place a small dry skillet over medium-high heat and add the seeds. Cook for two to three minutes or until the seeds begin to release aroma. Remove from the heat and allow the seeds to cool. Then add them to your favorite baked goods.

Health benefits of caraway seeds

The seeds can be chewed after meals to relieve heartburn. Relieves indigestion.

Medicinal properties of caraway seeds

Carminative, antiseptic, antispasmodic, expectorant, analgesic and stimulating the secretion and motility of the stomach and intestines, lactogonous.

Caraway seed application

For tracheitis, bronchitis and other inflammations of the respiratory system, gastrointestinal colic and inflammation, for indigestion. To increase lactation.

As a carminative, choleretic and sedative agent, to increase milk in nursing mothers, etc. It is most widely used in the liquor, beverage and bakery industries, for seasoning, etc.

How to use Caraway seeds

Culinary purpose: add to salty dough pastries, to flavor cheeses and milk pâtés, sausages, preserves, fatty meats, cabbage, beets.

Tea: 3 tsp. ground seeds are poured with 250 ml of boiling water, boiled for 15 min and left in a closed vessel for 10 min. The extract is filtered and drunk in portions for 1 day.

Contraindications
Individual intolerance and allergy to this product.
In the presence of transplanted organs, the contraindications are particularly strict, since its use causes a strengthening of the human immune system, which, in turn, can lead to the rejection of transplanted kidneys, liver or heart.

Origin
Finland