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Caraway seed

Caraway seed is the dried fruit of the caraway plant, used whole or ground in breads, stews, pickles, and cabbage dishes.

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About Caraway seed

Caraway seed is the dried fruit of the caraway plant, conventionally called a seed in cooking. Used whole or ground, it seasons rye bread, cabbage, potatoes, stews, sausages, cheeses, pickles, and sweet or savoury baked goods. It is especially useful where a warm, aromatic spice can balance rich or earthy ingredients.

The whole spice has a pronounced warm, earthy, slightly bitter aroma, with anise-like and citrusy notes. Whole seeds are dry, firm, narrow, curved, and ridged, giving occasional aromatic bites. Ground caraway distributes its flavour more evenly and contributes less textural contrast.

Dried caraway is sold mainly whole or ground, with whole seeds ranging from brown to dark brown. Toasting can heighten its aroma before the seeds are added to a dish, while grinding suits doughs, sauces, and spice blends. The form chosen affects both appearance and intensity.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Local names for caraway seed

Names and romanised forms to recognise on menus and labels.

English

caraway seed

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Caraway fruit

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caraway seed (dried)

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caraway seed (ground)

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Ground caraway seeds

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Whole caraway seeds

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Caraway seed nutrition & diet

Caraway seed nutritional value

Spices, caraway seed

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
333kcal
Protein
19.8g
Carbs
49.9g
Fat
14.6g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Use the dried caraway fruit in the same physical form as the reference: whole or ground. A small seasoning portion may be scattered, toasted, infused, or cooked into a dish, each affecting distribution. Record whether husk-like material remains and whether other spices are present.

Compare the right form: Match references to dried caraway fruit sold as whole or ground seed, not a caraway-containing bread, pickle, or spice blend.

Diet considerations

Caraway seed is plant-derived. The seed itself has no animal component, but compatibility changes in bread, pastries, pickles, or prepared foods containing cereals, dairy, eggs, meat, coatings, or sweeteners. Assess the actual recipe and portion rather than transferring conclusions from the standalone spice.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Spices, caraway seed ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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