🌱 What is it?

Kotányi Ground Caraway 25 g is a finely ground spice made from caraway – the aromatic seeds of the Carum carvi plant. Caraway is a traditional spice with a distinctive aroma and a characteristic sharp, slightly bitter flavour, which enriches many classic dishes in both Czech and international cuisine.

🧪 Ingredients and allergens

✔️ Ingredients:

• Ground caraway – pure spice ingredient with no added substances.

⚠️ Allergens / warnings:
The product may contain traces of cereals containing gluten, eggs, soya, milk (including lactose), celery, mustard and sesame, depending on the production facility – always check the information on the packaging.

🍽️ How to use

Ground caraway is very versatile and adds a rich flavour and aroma to dishes. It is most commonly used in:

🍲 Soups and stews – excellent with beef, pork and cabbage
🥔 Potato dishes – such as mashed potatoes or stewed potatoes
🍞 Pastries and bread – a traditional ingredient in homemade bread
🥩 Meat and smoked meats – to season before roasting or in sauces
🥬 Cabbage and fermented vegetables – aids digestion of heavier meals

💡 Tip: Ground caraway releases its aroma better than whole caraway, so it’s great for cooking and baking — add it at the start of cooking to allow its flavour to develop fully.

🌶️ Flavour and aroma

✔️ Flavour: intense, aromatic, slightly bitter with a hint of heat
✔️ Aroma: a distinctive scent that you’ll recognise immediately upon opening the packet
✔️ Appearance: finely ground brown seeds – ready for immediate use

🧊 Storage

➡️ Store the spice in a cool, dry and dark place, away from direct light and moisture – this will help it retain its flavour and aroma for as long as possible.

🧠 Summary

Kotányi Ground Caraway 25 g is a traditional Czech spice with a distinctive and characteristic flavour. It is ideal for soups, stews, potatoes, baked goods and meat dishes. As it is ground, it releases its aromatic oils more quickly and easily than whole caraway, so it’s ready to use straight away.

💡 Recipe tip:
Add a teaspoon of ground caraway to braised cabbage with sausage or mashed potatoes – it will significantly enhance the flavour and give your dishes a traditional touch. 🍲🥔