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Caraway

Caraway is the dried seed-like fruit of Carum carvi, used as a culinary spice with a warm, earthy, slightly sweet licorice-like flavor. It is commonly used in breads, sauerkraut, cabbage dishes, and spice blends.

Beneficial properties

carminative aromatic contains antioxidants supports digestion source of fiber

Nutritional highlights

Caraway provides dietary fiber and small amounts of iron, calcium, magnesium, and manganese, along with volatile oils such as carvone and limonene.

Caution. May trigger allergic reactions in people sensitive to plants in the Apiaceae family such as celery, carrot, or fennel.

Conditions it helps with

Bloating, Gas, & Indigestion
Includes: Bloating, Flatulence, Indigestion
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