Caraway Seed Collection

Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Caraway, Seed, Earthnut, Saxifrage, Rockfoil, Victorian Botanical Illustration, from The Flowering Plants and Ferns of Great Britain

Caraway (Carum carvi)
Caraway, also known as meridian fennel or Persian cumin, (Carum carvi) is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae, native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa

Carum carvi (Caraway) with small white flowers and feathery green leaves on tall stems

Black cumin -Nigella sativa-, spice souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arabia, Middle East, Orient

Caraway or Persian Cumin -Carum carvi-, Switzerland, Europe

French Munster au Cumin cheese, cows milk cheese with caraway seeds, close-up

Kara a, Libyan pumpkin dip with cumin, caraway and chilli, served with bread

Sprinkling loaf of bread with caraway seeds, on baking tray

Caraway seeds in scoop and scattered around it

Seeded rye bread with a couple of slices cut away from the loaf

Caraway fruit, SEM
Caraway fruit. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross section through a dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruit

Caraway fruits, SEM
Caraway fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dried caraway (Carum carvi) fruits. Caraway has an aroma and taste similar to anise

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Caraway seed, also known as earthnut or saxifrage, is a versatile and aromatic spice that has been used for centuries. With its origins in Europe, this small seed comes from the caraway plant (Carum carvi), which boasts delicate white flowers and feathery green leaves on tall stems. Similar to black cumin found in Arabian souks or Persian cumin commonly used in Switzerland, caraway seed adds a distinct flavor to various dishes worldwide. From French Munster au Cumin cheese with its delightful combination of cows milk and caraway seeds to Kara'a, a Libyan pumpkin dip infused with cumin, caraway, and chili served alongside bread - this spice knows no boundaries. In baking, sprinkling loaf of bread with these flavorful seeds before popping it into the oven creates an irresistible aroma that fills the kitchen. The seeded rye bread showcases how these tiny seeds can transform a simple loaf into something extraordinary. Victorian botanical illustrations capture the beauty of the caraway fruit up close. These intricate drawings reveal every detail of this remarkable seed that enhances both taste and presentation. Whether scattered around in a scoop or carefully placed on top of your favorite dish, caraway seeds bring depth and complexity to any recipe they grace. So why not explore new culinary horizons by incorporating this ancient spice into your next meal?