Seeds & Superfoods

Caraway Seed (Shah Jeera)

Caraway seeds (Carum carvi), known as Shah Jeera or black caraway, have an earthy, warm, slightly anise-like flavour distinct from cumin. Widely used in European bread and cheese production as well as South Asian spice blends, liqueurs and herbal preparations. Bunium persicum (the true Shah Jeera) is also handled for premium Kashmiri and Middle Eastern trade.

Origin Countries: EgyptFinland
Available Varieties / Grades: Carum carvi (European)Bunium persicum (Shah Jeera)

Technical Specifications

HS Code: 09096139
Moisture Content: Max 10%
Volatile Oil: Min 2.5%
Admixture: Max 2%
Foreign Matter: Max 0.5%
Packaging & MOQ: PP bags 25 kg

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