Caraway Seed And Oil
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Caraway Seed And Oil is a flavoring — Spice and liquor flavoring; flavoring for cheese, sausage, kümmel, rye
What it does
Spice and liquor flavoring; flavoring for cheese, sausage, kümmel, rye
Where you'll see it
Beverages, ice cream, baked goods, condiments, meats, liquors, chewing gum
What the research says
Can cause contact dermatitis. Moderately toxic by ingestion and skin contact. May be mutagenic.
Benefits
Mild carminative; 1-2 grams breaks up intestinal gas
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- EU: approved
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A mild carminative, from 1 to 2 grams breaks up intestinal gas