What does caraway taste like?

Caraway has a pleasantly sweet but slightly biting flavor, with an aromatic, spicy aroma. Many describe the taste as a blend of dill and anise, or similar to cumin but more bitter with a stronger aroma.

Where do caraway seeds come from?

Caraway seeds are the dried fruit of the Carum carvi herb, a member of the parsley family. They are native to Northern Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Europe, and today are grown widely in Holland, Finland, Germany, Egypt, the United States, Canada, and other countries.

Can caraway seeds be planted or sprout if composted?

No. McCormick Caraway Seeds (as well as all McCormick products) are processed for food use and are infertile. They cannot sprout or reproduce if planted in soil, including in compost.

How long have people used caraway?

Caraway is believed to have been used longer in Europe than any other condiment. Seeds have been found in food dating back to 3000 BC, and Ancient Egyptians buried their dead with caraway to ward off evil spirits. During the Middle Ages its use spread through Europe from the Arabian Peninsula.

What cuisines use caraway?

Caraway is common in German, Austrian, Russian, Hungarian, Scandinavian, and Eastern European cooking. It is also used in Indian, Indonesian, and Caribbean dishes. It appears in rye bread, sauerkraut, sauerbraten, sausages, cheeses, and even liquors like kummel and aquavit.

What dishes go well with caraway?

Caraway has a special affinity with potato dishes, cabbage, and root vegetables. It is used in rye bread, cornbread, cheese spreads, stews, soups, and marinades. It also complements apples, pork, duck, and goose by cutting the fattiness of meats.

Should I use whole or ground caraway?

Both forms are useful. Whole seeds add texture and release flavor during baking or cooking. Ground caraway blends smoothly and often gives a "what is that pleasant flavor?" reaction in dishes. Seeds should be added near the end of cooking to prevent bitterness.

Does caraway have other uses beyond cooking?

Yes. Caraway seed oil is used in aromatherapy, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and chewing gums. It has a history of being used for digestion, inflammation relief, and other medicinal purposes. Caraway seeds have also been used in folklore to protect belongings from theft and as an ingredient in love potions, including the famous number 9.

Product Information

McCormick Whole Caraway Seed

If you love to make rye bread whole caraway seeds are the perfect spice for you

Price: $22.47USD

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McCormick Caraway Seed, Whole 16oz (1 lb) 453g

McCormick Whole Caraway Seeds have a pleasantly sweet but slightly biting flavor and an aromatic, spicy aroma. The small, tannish-brown Caraway seeds have a flavor similar to a blend of dill and anise - sweet but faintly sharp. Caraway Seed is the dried fruit of the herb Carum carvi.

McCormick Whole Caraway Seeds are used as a spice in breads especially rye bread. McCormick Whole Caraway Seeds are used as seasoning of pastry and bread doughs, cabbage, sausage, rice and some kinds of cheese. Add 1 teaspoon to 2 cups cornbread batter. Add 1 to 2 tsps to 3 cups potato salad.

A sprinkling of ground Caraway enhances tastes of most of the root vegetables. Caraway has a special affinity with potato dishes. Caraway is widely used in cookies, cakes, applesauce, vegetables, soups, cabbage, sauerkraut, stews, marinades. meats and noodles. The use of Caraway as a seasoning is important in German, Austrian, Russian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Caribbean, and Hungarian cooking.

Ingredients: Whole Caraway Seed. OU Certified Kosher

Net Weight: 16 oz 453g

Tiered Product Pricing
Quantity	Description	Price
Each	Unit Price	$22.47USD
6	6 or More	$21.93USD
24	24 or More	$21.31USD

Sauerkraut Special Recipe

Combine 16oz of sauerkraut, 1 teaspoon caraway seed and 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Minced Onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

McCormick Item Code: 932426

Gross Weight: 1.30 lbs.

UPC Code: 52100 32426

GTIN 12: 052100324265

Product Ingredient Lists and Nutrition Facts, when provided, are for your convenience. We at Spice Place make every effort to insure accuracy of the ingredients listed. However, because manufacturers may change formulations, persons with food allergies should always check actual package label.

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McCormick Caraway Seed, Whole 16oz (1 lb) 453g - FAQ

Q: What does caraway taste like?: A: Caraway has a pleasantly sweet but slightly biting flavor, with an aromatic, spicy aroma. Many describe the taste as a blend of dill and anise, or similar to cumin but more bitter with a stronger aroma.
Q: Where do caraway seeds come from?: A: Caraway seeds are the dried fruit of the Carum carvi herb, a member of the parsley family. They are native to Northern Africa, the Mediterranean, and much of Europe, and today are grown widely in Holland, Finland, Germany, Egypt, the United States, Canada, and other countries.
Q: Can caraway seeds be planted or sprout if composted?: A: No. McCormick Caraway Seeds (as well as all McCormick products) are processed for food use and are infertile. They cannot sprout or reproduce if planted in soil, including in compost.
Q: How long have people used caraway?: A: Caraway is believed to have been used longer in Europe than any other condiment. Seeds have been found in food dating back to 3000 BC, and Ancient Egyptians buried their dead with caraway to ward off evil spirits. During the Middle Ages its use spread through Europe from the Arabian Peninsula.
Q: What cuisines use caraway?: A: Caraway is common in German, Austrian, Russian, Hungarian, Scandinavian, and Eastern European cooking. It is also used in Indian, Indonesian, and Caribbean dishes. It appears in rye bread, sauerkraut, sauerbraten, sausages, cheeses, and even liquors like kummel and aquavit.
Q: What dishes go well with caraway?: A: Caraway has a special affinity with potato dishes, cabbage, and root vegetables. It is used in rye bread, cornbread, cheese spreads, stews, soups, and marinades. It also complements apples, pork, duck, and goose by cutting the fattiness of meats.
Q: Should I use whole or ground caraway?: A: Both forms are useful. Whole seeds add texture and release flavor during baking or cooking. Ground caraway blends smoothly and often gives a "what is that pleasant flavor?" reaction in dishes. Seeds should be added near the end of cooking to prevent bitterness.
Q: Does caraway have other uses beyond cooking?: A: Yes. Caraway seed oil is used in aromatherapy, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and chewing gums. It has a history of being used for digestion, inflammation relief, and other medicinal purposes. Caraway seeds have also been used in folklore to protect belongings from theft and as an ingredient in love potions, including the famous number 9.

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