Caraway

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ORIGIN

The caraway plant originates from the temperate regions of East Asia, North Africa and also northern and central Europe. Caraway seeds were used in Ancient Egypt as far back as 1500 BC. Caraway is one of the oldest spices in use. It has been widely used since the Middle Ages for its various properties and was then imported to Spain, Morocco and England. It was mainly used in this period to give taste to pastries and bread. Caraway was later cited in Act 2 of the William Shakespeare play ‘Henry IV’, where ‘Falstaff is invited to eat a meal of apple and caraway to aid digestion’.

Its scientific name is Carum Carvi and it belongs to the Apiaceae family. Caraway seeds are similar to anise, dill and fennel, whose seeds are used for their taste and smell.

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CULTIVATION METHOD

Caraway, a herbaceous plant measuring from 50 to 75cm tall, grows in humid, humus- and limestone-rich soils. The plant needs both sun and protection from the wind to grow properly.
It usually blooms from May to July. Caraway is harvested at the end of this period. The fruit is often harvested when it is almost ripe.

Caraway seeds are ovoid in shape and slightly bent, with a brown and sometimes yellowish-brown colour. They can be sold in powder form, whole, dried or crushed.

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HOW TO USE IT WHEN COOKING

The spice is extracted from the seeds of the plant. Its unique feature is its lemon and aniseed taste. Caraway seeds are milder than cumin, with which they are often confused. Their taste can flavour both sweet and savoury dishes. Ground caraway is particularly key in oriental cuisine. It is also widely used in Europe, specifically in German cuisine. Ground caraway adds great flavour to cakes, bread, sauerkraut, potatoes, cheese and goulash.

It should be stored out of direct sunlight and heat to preserve it for several months.

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Products

Find our ranges of products under different packaging, as well as our points of sale. Whole or ground, you will find the right product for your use.

Whole blond caraway

Produit Spigol
Flacon de 45g

Very popular spice in oriental cuisine.

Flavours bread, cakes, cabbage, goulash, potatoes, sauerkraut and cheese. Aniseed taste.

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Ground blond caraway


Our product is ground and used mainly for dishes with a short cooking and infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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Whole blond caraway


Our product is whole and is used mainly for slow-cooked dishes with a long infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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Whole black caraway


Our product is whole and is used mainly for slow-cooked dishes with a long infusion time. It is sold in a packet, enabling excellent preservation of the product and its quality.

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