Caraway, also known as meridian fennel and Persian cumin, is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
| CAS number | 85940-31-4 |
| Botanical Name | Carum carvi L |
| Plant Part | Seeds |
| Origin of raw material | Egypt |
| Origin of product | Egypt |
| Extraction method | Supercritical Fluid (SCF). SCF method is an extraction technique using fluids in conditions that are elevated above their critical point of temperature. The extraction conditions mainly pressure and temperature, are in charge of solubility and selectivity of different compounds in the supercritical fluid Advantages of SCF extraction process include products of 100% natural, fresh close to raw material, high concentration, high solubility, no solvent residues, no inorganic salts, no heavy metals, no reproducible microorganisms, and lipophilic. |
| Application | Traditional use Caraway is used in traditional herbal medicines for the symptomatic treatment of digestive disorders such as flatulence and bloating. In addition, the spice is used in folk medicine as a lactating agent for breastfeeding women. In Food As a spice extract in hearty dishes, such as potato and vegetable dishes, sauerkraut, bread, pastries, cheese, sausage, curd cheese and spirits. In flatulent dishes (e.g. cabbage, fresh bread) the extract improves the tolerance. In Food Supplements The caraway extract is also suitable for use in food supplements. In Cosmetics The CO2-extracted essential oil of caraway has a fresh, spicy, warm and characteristic scent and can therefore be used as a fragrance in perfumes, soaps and other cosmetic products. In addition, the essential oil has a good inhibitory effect against dermatophytes, which cause infections such as athlete’s foot and has an antibacterial effect. |
| Shelf Life | 5 years |
