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Caraway

Caraway is an aromatic spice used to season breads, stews, pickles, and cabbage dishes.

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About Caraway

Caraway is an aromatic culinary spice consisting of the dried fruits commonly called caraway seeds. The narrow, curved fruits are brown to dark brown with lighter ridges and a firm, dry texture.

Its flavour is warm, earthy, slightly bitter, and strongly aromatic, with notes often described as anise-like or citrusy. Caraway is used in rye and other breads, cabbage and potato dishes, stews, sausages, cheeses, pickles, and some baked goods.

It is usually sold dried in jars, packets, or bulk spice form. Whole fruits provide a more distinct bite and release flavour gradually, while ground caraway disperses more evenly; grinding changes its appearance, texture, and distribution through a dish.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Caraway nutrition & diet

Caraway 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

Treat caraway as a seasoning and identify whether the reference serving uses whole dried fruit or ground material. Measure the amount incorporated into the dish, since breads, stews, pickles, and cabbage preparations distribute it differently. Do not substitute a blended spice product without recording its ingredients.

Compare the right form: Match the reference to dried caraway fruit, whole or ground, and document whether it is a single spice or a blend.

Diet considerations

Caraway is plant-derived. Compatibility depends chiefly on the recipe: bread and pastries may add cereals, while pickles and stews may include sugar, vinegar, dairy, or animal ingredients. A plain single-spice portion differs from seasoned mixtures, coatings, or packaged products containing additional ingredients.

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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