Caraway has been used as a seasoning and a medicinal plant for 5000 years. Traces have been found in prehistoric dwellings.
Caraway originated from Asia, and now grows in Europe, especially in Holland, where it flavours gouda cheese.
Caraway is also used in Munster cheese.
It is closely related to parsley and is added to sauerkraut, spicy cakes, cabbage soup, baked beans, potatoes and fresh cheese.