Caraway Seeds
Botanical Name : | Carumcarvi |
English Name : | Caraway Seeds |
Hindi Name : | Siya Jira, Karaway , Caraway |
Family Name : | Apiaceae |
Origin
It is a native of North and Central Europe and is extensively cultivated in Holland, Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Denmark, Romania, Syria, Morocco, Egypt and to a small extent in England, and US.
It is cultivated as a cold season crop in the hills of Kashmir and Kumaon.
About
Caraway Seeds is brown in colour has pleasant odour is with sharp taste. Seeds are hard and sharp to touch.
Caraway seeds are called ajwain.
Caraway is widely used as a spice for culinary purposes and for flavouring bread, biscuits, cakes and cheese.
It is also used for seasoning sausages and as medicine.
Usage
Caraway Seed is widely used as a spice for culinary purposes and for flavouring bread, biscuits, cakes and cheese.
It is also used for seasoning sausages and as medicine.
Caraway Seed is best known as an ingredient in rye and soda bread, but it can likewise be used in other baked goods, such as muffins, cookies, croutons, dinner rolls, and French toast.
It adds a peppery, warm bite to fruit-based desserts and sweets like pies, tarts, jams, jellies, and custards.
Caraway Seed is used for digestive problems including heartburn, bloating, gas, loss of appetite, and mild spasms of the stomach and intestines.
Also, Caraway oil is also used to help people cough up phlegm, improve control of urination, kill bacteria in the body, and relieve constipation.
Packing
25/50 Kgs