Caraway

Seeds: consumed raw or cooked, have a spicy flavor and are used to season dishes such as pastries, bread, salads, and vegetables. They are a good source of protein and fats and can also serve as chewing gum, making your breath smell sweeter and helping with heartburn. Essential oil can be extracted from the seeds, which is used as a flavoring in ice cream, candy, soft drinks, and even in the liqueur Kümmel. Additionally, tea can be made from the seeds after they have been crushed. This tea has a calming effect on digestion. Roots: eaten cooked and compared to parsnips, but with a more intense flavor. Despite the strong taste, many people find them enjoyable. Leaves: raw or used as a seasoning in soups, have a milder flavor than the seeds and taste like parsley and dill. They are ideal for salads. The older leaves can be cooked like spinach.