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Caraway Essential Oil (Carum carvi)

Caraway Essential Oil
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Meadow Cumin · Sweet Spicy

Caraway Essential Oil

Caraway Essential Oil is steam distilled from the seeds of Carum carvi L., one of the oldest known spices, used as far back as the Stone Age. It has a sweet, spicy aroma with a slight peppery edge — a strong, characterful middle note.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our caraway oil is steam distilled from selected seeds to preserve its sweet, carvone-rich character. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameCarum carvi L.
Common NameMeadow cumin
FamilyApiaceae (Umbelliferae)
SourceSeeds
OriginEgypt
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencyThin, clear, colourless to pale-yellow liquid

Aroma Profile

Caraway has a sweet, spicy odour with a slight peppery note — a strong middle note with a distinctive, warming character.

Blends beautifully with

Caraway pairs with herb, spice and citrus oils, including:

Basil Chamomile Coriander Frankincense Ginger Lavender Orange

An Ancient Spice

Caraway, also known as meadow cumin, is a very old spice used since the Stone Age. The Egyptians used it to flavour foods, the Romans in bread-making, and by the Middle Ages it was popular in German and Austrian cooking.

Its warm, sweet-spicy character has kept it a favourite in cuisine, liqueurs and traditional wellness.

Harvesting & Extraction

Caraway essential oil is steam distilled from the seeds, concentrating its sweet, carvone-rich fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Aromatherapy — a warming, comforting note in digestive-style blends.
  • Flavouring — a sweet-spicy note in confectionery, breads and liqueurs.
  • Perfumery — a spicy note for fougere and gourmand accords.
  • Traditional wellbeing — long valued for digestive comfort.
Caution: Caraway oil should be diluted and patch tested. For external use only unless professionally formulated. Avoid during pregnancy and keep away from children. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Caraway Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer caraway oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is caraway essential oil?
It is a sweet, spicy oil steam distilled from the seeds of Carum carvi, rich in carvone.
What does caraway smell like?
Sweet and spicy with a slight peppery edge — warm and characterful.
Is caraway the same as cumin?
No. Caraway (Carum carvi) is a different plant from cumin (Cuminum cyminum), though it is nicknamed meadow cumin.
What is it used for?
Aromatherapy, food flavouring, perfumery and traditional wellness.

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Available from 100 ml up to bulk quantities, with wholesale pricing for flavourists and formulators. Need a custom quantity or a quote?

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Caraway oil is dominated by carvone and limonene. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
CarvoneSweet, spicy — principal compound
ClassKetone — main marker
LimoneneFresh citrus
ClassMonoterpene
MyrceneFresh, balsamic
ClassMonoterpene

Safety Summary

HazardsWell tolerated when diluted; patch test.
ContraindicationsAvoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

  • Carvone note — The characteristic sweet-spicy aroma is driven by carvone, the same ketone family that defines dill and spearmint character.
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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