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Caraway Seed

Safe

Caraway seed is a traditional culinary spice with a long history of safe use. GRAS at typical food levels.

Found in

1,136 products

What it is

Dried fruit (seed) of Carum carvi, a culinary spice.

Spice; provides characteristic anise-like flavor.

Why it's flagged

rare spice allergy

What regulators actually say

"Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings... Caraway... are generally recognized as safe for their intended use."

21 CFR 182.10 - Spices and other natural seasonings and flavorings — accessdata.fda.gov

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Spice GRAS (21 CFR 182.10).

European Union — EFSA

Permitted spice/flavoring.

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