Caraway Seeds (Whole | Ground)

:: What Is Caraway? Caraway is a plant that has an interesting place in legend. Superstitions held that caraway had the power to prevent the theft of any object that contained the seed and to keep lovers from losing interest in one another. These days, some people think caraway has healing power, and they use the oil, fruit, and seeds as medicine. Caraway is used for digestive problems including heartburn, bloating, gas, loss of appetite, and mild spasms of the stomach and intestines. Caraway oil is also used to help people cough up phlegm, improve control of urination, kill bacteria in the body, and relieve constipation. Women use caraway oil to start menstruation and relieve menstrual cramps; nursing mothers use it to increase the flow of breast milk. Caraway is used in mouthwashes and in skin rubs to improve local blood flow. In foods, caraway is used as a cooking spice. In manufacturing, caraway oil is used to flavor certain medications. It is also commonly used as a fragrance in toothpaste, soap, and cosmetics.

:: Health Benefits May reduce inflammation. May encourage healthy digestion. May promote weight loss. Perfect For Sugar Control. Loaded With Zinc. Improves Sleeping Habit. Healthy Skin.

:: Nutrition Caraway seeds Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 1,390 kJ (330 kcal) Carbohydrates  49.90 g Sugars 0.64 g Dietary fiber 38.0 g Fat  14.59 g Saturated 0.620 g Monounsaturated 7.125 g Polyunsaturated 3.272 g Protein  19.77 g Vitamins Quantity %DV† Vitamin A equiv. 2% 18 μg Thiamine (B1) 33% 0.383 mg Riboflavin (B2) 32% 0.379 mg Niacin (B3) 24% 3.606 mg Vitamin B6 28% 0.360 mg Folate (B9) 3% 10 μg Vitamin C 25% 21.0 mg Vitamin E 17% 2.5 mg Vitamin K 0% 0 μg Minerals Quantity %DV† Calcium 69% 689 mg Iron 125% 16.23 mg Magnesium 73% 258 mg Phosphorus 81% 568 mg Potassium 29% 1351 mg Sodium 1% 17 mg Zinc 58% 5.5 mg Other constituents Quantity Water 9.87 g