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Caraway Seed And Oil

Level 2Generally 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