Caraway is a biennial herb that originated from Asia Minor but is now cultivated in Northern Europe, Africa and Russia. It grows up to 60cm (2 feet) and has soft fern-like leaves, umbels of white/pink flowers and small brown fruit.
Details
Botanical Name:Carum Carvi
Origin: Austria
Family:Apiaceae
Plant Part:Seeds
Extraction Method:Steam Distillation
Note:Middle
Colour:Pale yellow
Consistency:Light
Aromatic Scent:Sweet-spicy odour with a slight peppery smell.
Aromatic Strength:Strong
Blends Well With:Basil, Chamomile, Coriander, Frankincense, Ginger, Lavender and Orange.
History:Also known as Meadow Cumin, Caraway is a very old and well-known spice, used as far back as the Stone Age. The Egyptians used it as a food flavouring, the Romans in bread making and in the Middle Ages the Germans and Austrians in their cooking.
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