Description

Caraway, Ext. is a concentrated natural extract derived from the seeds of the *Carum carvi* plant, valued for its distinct warm, spicy, and slightly anise-like flavor and aroma profile. This extract is essential for formulators seeking consistent, potent, and solvent-free flavoring agents for a wide range of consumer products. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the food & beverage, flavor & fragrance, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical industries to impart authentic caraway character.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Formulation: As a key natural flavoring ingredient in alcoholic beverages (e.g., kümmel, aquavit), baked goods, confectionery, sauces, and savory seasonings.
• Functional Food & Nutraceuticals: Incorporated into dietary supplements and wellness products for its traditional digestive and carminative properties.
• Pharmaceutical Preparations: Used as a natural flavoring agent in syrups, lozenges, and herbal medicinal products to mask bitter tastes.
• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Employed in oral care products (mouthwashes, toothpastes) and aromatherapy blends for its fresh, herbal scent.
• Natural Preservative & Antioxidant: Leveraged for its inherent bioactive compounds to enhance shelf-life and oxidative stability in certain food matrices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Caraway, Ext.
CAS No.	85940-31-4
Molecular Formula	Complex Mixture (Natural Extract)
Molecular Weight	N/A
Synonyms	Caraway Seed Extract; Caraway Oil Extract; *Carum carvi* Extract; Caraway Oleoresin; Kummel Extract; Carvi Extract; Caraway CO2 Extract; Caraway Absolute
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Caraway, Ext. is produced and tested under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency, purity, and safety. We offer grades compliant with relevant standards for food and natural product applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as organoleptic properties, solvent residues, and major active constituents are available upon request to support your regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain potency. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to slightly hazy liquid
Color	Pale yellow to amber
Odor & Taste	Characteristic of caraway seed
Identification (IR/GC-MS)	Conforms to reference
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.900 - 0.920
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.485 - 1.500
Solvent Residue	Meets regulatory limits
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	< 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.