Ground Caraway, Carum carvi, comes from the caraway seed, commonly thought of as a major component of rye bread. Ground Caraway is also called caraway powder, caraway ground, caraway seed powder, caraway powder, karauya, or Persian cumin.

Ground Caraway has a wonderfully earthy aroma and with a lavish, buttery back note. The buttery aspect comes from the volatile oils, which are exposed thanks to this product’s fine grind. It  is closely related to cumin, anise, coriander, dill, and fennel.

Businesses that frequently purchase Ground Caraway are:

• Mediterranean and Mexican restaurants;
• bakeries;
• seasoning companies;
• independent spice shops; and
• companies that manufacture health and wellness subscription meal kits.

We also have whole Caraway Seed available.

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Ground Caraway Seed has bittersweet sharpness, hints of citrus, pepper, and anise, and a nutty, buttery finish.

How To Use

Ground Caraway Seed exposes more surface area than whole seed and has much more ready access to volatile oils in the seed. Use about a quarter to a third less ground seed than you would if using whole.

Ground Caraway Seeds go well with fatty foods like duck or pork shoulder. It’s a great topper for mild, soft cheeses, like muenster. Stir into Moroccan Soup. Add some to Pickled Blueberries for a savory edge. Blend into German-Style Mustard, or deepen the flavors in Savory Corn Fritters. It’s a natural on breads so toss over the top of Skillet Olive Bread. Mix into Sausage Links for extra flavor.

Caraway Seed is a welcome addition to baked apples, Irish soda bread, braised carrots and parsnips, game meats, and fermented foods.

Caraway Seed pairs well with garlic, vinegar, juniper, chile, coriander, lentils, almonds, cheese, and cinnamon.