Caraway Seed

Caraway Seed is native to Holland. It is the fruit of a biennial herb in the parsley family, known as Carum carvi. It is an aromatic herb with white flowers. It has a pungent aroma and a distinctly sweet but tangy flavour.

It is light to dark brown in colour, has a slightly peppery, warm & sweet aroma and it’s flavour consists of hints of fennel and aniseed. It also has a distinct eucalyptus like tang.

Caraway seed is a common flavouring for many kinds of rye bread, it is also used to flavour sauerkraut, sausages, meats, soups, vegetables – especially potatoes, cabbage and carrots. It is also great in bread and cheese based dishes.

Caraway Seeds should be stored in a cool dark cupboard to maintain best flavour.

Mix ¼ cup melted butter with 1 or 2 teaspoons of Goodall’s Caraway Seed and spread on French bread or pour over green beans.

Did you know…?

Caraway Seed Cake was a firm favourite in Ireland for years. It was traditionally baked by farmers wives to celebrate the end of planting and distributed among the farm workers.