Overview
It is said that Caraway seeds are the oldest and longest used spice in Europe, dating back to Egypt in 1552BC. Caraway seeds are cultivated from a slender biennial plant that is native to the Middle Eastern, Asian and Central European regions. It is thus also widely used in these regions cooking, whether whole or ground. This herb's use can be found in many historical writings.
Common Uses
Caraway seeds are most importantly used in flavouring rye breads, biscuits, bread sticks, cakes and cheeses. It is an essential ingredient of soda bread. It is used in pickling and during the fermenting process of dishes such as sauerkraut. In North India, a curry wouldn't be perfect without its addition, nor would harissa pastes in North Africa. Caraway seeds are furthermore the main ingredients in liqueurs such as schnapps and aquavit. It is also a flavour booster for root vegetables and potatoes.
Recommended Storage
The most important point is that dried herbs and spices can never go bad if they are kept dry. Yes, the potency is lost, but it will still influence the flavor of your cooking.
Seeds, roots, leaves and flowers last longer than crushed or ground herbs and spices. When you are preparing to store your dry herbs and spices it is vital that they are completely dry. A good indication is to rub it with your finger to check if it crumbles. As oxygen degrades dried herbs and spices over time, you should store them in airtight containers. Glass jars with sealable lids are perfect, and so are metal tins. Plastic won't do for long terms storage. Sunlight also degrades dried herbs and spices; therefore, it should be stored in a dark cabinet that is both cool and dry. If your spice rack is near the stove or cooker, steam will degrade your herbs and spices each time you open the container while cooking. When buying in bulk, you should always store only some of the dried herbs and spices in a glass or metal container. Each time you open it, it is exposed to the elements. When buying in bulk it is useful to label your containers with the purchase date and discard date.
Kaonji Seeds is also known as Nigella sativa , Black Cumin , Black caraway , Roman Coriander. Packed with antioxidants ,
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize harmful free radicals and prevent oxidative damage to cells. Kalonji has been shown to be especially effective at lowering cholesterol.
General Information - "Kalijiri, Ban jira, Vanyajiraka, Somraji, Bitter cumin are few common names of the seeds of a plant, Centratherum anthelminticum. The word anthelminticum in scientific name, clearly suggests the medicinal usage of the plant, which is to treat parasites.
Due to hot, sharp, bitter taste, and strong bad odour, Kalijiri is not used in preparation of food but mainly as medicine. In Ayurveda, they are especially used in the treatment of intestinal parasites, and diseases of the skin. They are also used in the treatment of fever, cough, and diarrhea.
In India, the seeds of three plants are known as Kalajiri or Black cumin viz. Nigella sativa (Ranunculaceae), Bunium persicum (Umbelliferae), and Centratherum anthelminticum (Asteraceae).
Also, there are two species of the plant which are known as Somraji, one is Psoralea corylifolia, and other is Centratherum anthelminticum. Both are used in the treatment of the skin diseases, and leukoderma. In Bengal, mainly Centratherum anthelminticum is referred as Somraji or Bakuchi / Babchi."
Phytochemicals - "The major classes of chemical constituent present are glycosides, carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, and tannins, flavanoids, proteins, saponins, sterols, lipids, and fats.
The seeds contain about 14.7% carbohydrates, 21.4% fat, 22.5% protein, 29.3% fiber, and 4.9% moisture. The seeds contain fatty acids viz. linoleic acid (50 %), palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, and oleic acid.
The main active principle of seeds are Delta-7-avenasterol. They also contain demanolide lactone, vernasterol, Sterols, avenasterol, and vernosterol, a bitter principle, essential oil, resins, and fixed oil consisting of myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and vernolic acids."
General Information - Seeds of Nigella sativa (black cumin), a dicotyledonof the Ranunculaceae family, have been used for thousandsof years as a spice and food preservative. Black cumin is anannual herbaceous plant widely grown in the Mediterraneancountries, Middle East, Eastern Europe and Western Asia.The seeds have been added as a spice to a variety of Persianfoods such as bread, yogurt, pickles, sauces and salads. In the Middle East, NorthernAfrica and India, it has been used traditionally for centuriesfor the treatment of asthma, cough, bronchitis, headache,rheumatism, fever, influenza and eczema and for itsantihistaminic, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities.
Phytochemicals - The oil and the seed constituents, in particular thymoquinone (TQ), have shown potential medicinalproperties; they exhibit potent anti-inflammatory effectson several inflammation-based models including experi-mental encephalomyelitis, colitis, peritonitis, oedama,and arthritis through suppression of the inflammatory mediators prostaglandins and leukotriens. The oil and active ingredient of TQ showed beneficial immunomodulatory properties, augmenting the T cell andnatural killer cell-mediated immune responses. Most importantly, both the oil and its active ingredients expressed anti-microbial and anti-tumor properties toward different microbes and cancers. Coupling these beneficialeffects with its use in folk medicine, Nigella sativa seed isa promising source for active ingredients that would bewith potential therapeutic modalities in different clinicalsettings. More than 150 studies have been conducted andconfirmed the pharmacological effectiveness of igellasativa seed constituents. Though, Nigella sativa seed is acomplex substance of more than 100 compounds, some ofwhich have not yet been identified or studied.
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Ajwain seed is usually referred to as a Bishop's seed, Celery Seed is a plant of India and near-east countries whose seeds are used as a spice. Ajwain seeds have similarities to parsley.
Ajwain seeds originated in the middle east and Indian subcontinent. In India major producing states of Ajwain seeds are Gujarat and Rajasthan. Ajwain seed has a bitter and pungent taste.
Botanical Name:Caraway Seeds
Available Form: Caraway Seeds Grade (A – B)
Season: Available All the Year
Packing: In Polypropylene Bags
Weight: 25 Kg Net Weight
At Wholesalemart and Internationals, we offer Shahi Jeera, commonly referred to as Black Cumin Seeds, sourced from the Bunium persicum plant, which is part of the Apiaceae family. Shahi Jeera is celebrated for its distinctive, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness, setting it apart from regular cumin seeds. This unique spice is frequently used to elevate the taste of a wide range of dishes. Predominantly featured in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, Shahi Jeera finds its place in spice blends, rice preparations, curries, and bread. Its addition brings rich depth and enticing aroma to the culinary experience.
At Wholesalemart and Internationals, we are proud to offer caraway seeds, sourced from the Carum carvi plant, a biennial herb in the Apiaceae family. Caraway seeds are known for their warm, earthy flavor with subtle sweetness and a hint of citrus and anise. This spice is widely used in various culinary traditions, especially within European cuisines, particularly in Central and Eastern European dishes. Caraway seeds enrich the flavor of bread, sausages, stews, soups, and pickled vegetables. They are essential in traditional recipes such as rye bread and caraway cabbage.
Caraway of commerce is the fruit of a biennial herb. The plant has a fleshy root and slender branched stem that attains a height of 0.5 to 0.6 mtrs, with small white flowers in compound umbels. The fruit when ripened splits into narrow elongated carpel, 4 to 6.5mm long, curved, pointed at ends with 5 longitudinal ridges on the surface. The dried fruit is brown in colour has pleasant odour is with sharp taste. Seeds are hard and sharp to touch.
Botanical Name :- Carum carvi
Available form :- Caraway (large cut & crushed)
Season :- Available all the year
Packing depends on clients preferences for:
(1) package material, e.g. jute bags, cartoon boxes, polypropylene bags, etc., and
(2) package weight, e.g. 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg, 50 kg, etc.
Good color and smell without mold or bad smell.
15 metric tons / 20 caraway seeds fcl. Free from live or dead insects. Free of additives.
Confused Max. 3%. humidity max. 12%. Minimum 3% oil.
Free of pesticides. Min purity. 99% clean.
Packing in new PP bags.
