Food
Caraway Seed Oil
Carum carvi Oil · 50–60% Carvone
शाही जीरा तेल · Carum carvi
- Origin:
- Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh
- Flavour:
- Warm, woody and digestive with anise-like character
50–60% CarvoneAquavit FlavourDigestiveExport
About Caraway Seed Oil
Caraway seed oil contains primarily carvone (50–60%) and limonene — the combination provides both warming digestive properties and the distinctive caraway aroma. Used in the European baking industry for rye bread, in digestive liqueur production (Kümmel, Aquavit) and in pharmaceutical digestive preparations.
Health Benefits
- Carvone stimulates digestive secretions and relieves IBS symptoms clinically
- Antimicrobial and antifungal properties against multiple pathogens
- Relieves intestinal spasms and flatulence effectively
- Antioxidant limonene protects cells from oxidative stress
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Kümmel and Aquavit liqueur production — essential flavouring botanical
- European rye bread and aged cheese flavouring
- Pharmaceutical digestive preparations for IBS and bloating
- Personal care products for digestive massage applications
Processing & Grades
Steam distillation of mature seeds. Carvone content 50–60% certified by GC-MS. Food and pharmaceutical grade available. Optical isomer specification (d-carvone) available for premium applications.
