الكراوية

🌿 Caraway Seeds (Dried)

Also known as: Carum carvi, كراوية

📝 General Description

Caraway seeds are the dried fruits of the Carum carvi plant, part of the Apiaceae family. They are highly aromatic and known for their distinctive warm, slightly peppery flavor with hints of anise and citrus. Caraway is widely used in baking, spice blends, and traditional remedies for digestive health and respiratory support.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Brown to dark brown with light ridges

Form: Crescent-shaped whole seeds

Odor: Strong, warm, and slightly sweet aroma

Taste: Earthy, nutty, and bittersweet with licorice notes

Moisture Content: ≤ 10%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.5%

Admixture: ≤ 1%

Size: 4–6 mm

🧪 Chemical Properties

Volatile Oil Content: ≥ 1.5%

Carvone Content: 50%–60% (main aroma compound)

Total Ash: ≤ 9%

Acid Insoluble Ash: ≤ 1.5%

pH (aqueous solution): 5.5 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 330–350 kcal

Protein: 19–20 g

Fat: 14–15 g

Carbohydrates: 50–55 g

Fiber: 38–40 g

Sugars: < 1 g

Sodium: 16–20 mg

Calcium: 600–700 mg

Iron: 15–17 mg

Magnesium: 250–300 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Compliant with international and European food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA)

Free from artificial coloring, flavoring, and preservatives

Non-GMO and non-irradiated

Uniform color and seed size

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Available in polypropylene bags, paper sacks, or cartons as per customer request

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight and strong odors

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Flavoring in bread, especially rye bread

Spice in stews, sausages, cheeses, and pickles

Used in herbal teas and digestive tonics

Common in traditional and folk remedies

Aromatic component in cosmetics and essential oils

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