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High Quality Egyptian Caraway for Export
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At the Egyptian Export Company, we offer high-quality caraway seeds for export, with a purity rate of up to 99% and a moisture content not exceeding 5%.
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Egyptian Caraway: Ancient Quality and Authentic Flavor for Your Global Markets
The Egyptian Export Company, a leader in exporting the finest Egyptian agricultural crops, is proud to offer Egyptian caraway of exceptional quality to our valued customers worldwide. The history of caraway cultivation in Egypt spans centuries, with our fertile lands and ideal climate producing caraway seeds with a strong aromatic flavor and high nutritional value.
Why Choose Egyptian Caraway from "The Egyptian Export Company"?
As a specialized export company, we fully understand the requirements of global markets and strive to meet them through:
- Superior Quality: We are keen on selecting the best caraway strains and cultivating them in an ideal environment. We then carry out precise sorting and packaging processes to ensure the arrival of a final product that meets the highest standards of quality and purity.
- Unmatched Flavor: Egyptian caraway is distinguished by its rich and distinctive aromatic flavor, which adds a unique taste to various dishes, baked goods, and beverages. This authentic flavor is what sets Egyptian caraway apart and increases its appeal in global markets.
- Sustainable and Reliable Supply: Thanks to our strong relationships with local farmers and our advanced logistics network, we guarantee you a stable and reliable supply of the required quantities of caraway throughout the year.
- Competitive Prices: We offer you the best value for our high-quality products, ensuring you achieve maximum profitability in your markets.
- Commitment to International Standards: Our operations comply with global quality and food safety standards, and we ensure the provision of all necessary certificates and documents to guarantee smooth import and export processes.
- Excellent Customer Service: Our specialized team is fully prepared to provide support, answer all your inquiries, and meet your specific needs. We believe in building long-term partnerships based on trust and cooperation.
Caraway Crop in Egypt: A Closer Look
Caraway is cultivated in various regions of Egypt and is known for its relative resistance to harsh climatic conditions. The seeds are carefully harvested at the right time to ensure the highest levels of quality and flavor. After harvesting, the seeds undergo precise cleaning and drying processes to preserve their natural properties.
Diverse Uses of Caraway:
Caraway is a versatile spice used in:
- Baked Goods: It adds a distinctive flavor to bread, pastries, and cakes.
- Main Dishes: It is used to season meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables.
- Cheeses: It is added to some types of cheese to impart a unique flavor.
- Beverages: It is used in some traditional drinks and juices.
- Medicinal Uses: Caraway is known for its numerous health benefits, such as aiding digestion and relieving bloating.
"The Egyptian Export Company": Your Trusted Partner in Importing Egyptian Caraway
If you are looking for a reliable supplier of high-quality Egyptian caraway, "The Egyptian Export Company" is your ideal choice. We are committed to providing you with a product that meets and exceeds your expectations, and to building a successful and sustainable business relationship.
Do not hesitate to contact us today to discuss your needs and receive a special price offer.
Egyptian Caraway: Technical and Scientific Information and Specifications
Scientific Name: Carum carvi L.
Botanical Family: Caraway belongs to the Apiaceae or Umbelliferae family, the same family as fennel, anise, and coriander.
Botanical Description:
- Plant: A biennial herb that grows to a height of 40-60 cm. In the first year, the plant produces a rosette of pinnate basal leaves. In the second year, a flowering stem grows, bearing smaller leaves and small white or pink flowers clustered in compound umbels.
- Roots: A thick taproot.
- Leaves: The basal leaves are long-petioled and divided into fine segments. The stem leaves are smaller and less divided.
- Flowers: Small and five-petaled, clustered in compound umbels reaching 5-10 cm in diameter.
- Fruits (Seeds): These are the economic part of the plant. They are dry schizocarps that split at maturity into two small, oval-oblong mericarps, ranging from 3-6 mm in length and about 1-1.5 mm in width. They are light to dark brown in color and have five prominent longitudinal ridges (ribs).
Technical Specifications of the Crop:
- Growing Season: Caraway is usually cultivated in Egypt in late autumn (October-November) and harvested in late spring or early summer (May-June) of the following year.
- Cultivation Methods: Caraway is grown directly from seeds in well-prepared soil. It prefers light, well-drained, and nutrient-rich loamy soils.
- Irrigation: Caraway requires regular irrigation during the initial growth stages and seed formation. Irrigation is gradually reduced before harvest.
- Fertilization: Caraway responds well to balanced fertilization with macro and microelements to achieve optimal yield and quality.
- Pest and Disease Control: Caraway may be susceptible to certain pests and fungal diseases, requiring the implementation of integrated pest management programs.
- Harvesting: Caraway is harvested when the fruits begin to turn brown and become firm. The plants are cut and dried in the sun or using special dryers, and then the seeds are separated.
- Packaging: Caraway seeds are usually packed in burlap or polypropylene bags of different weights according to the importer's request, taking into account good storage standards to maintain their quality.
Scientific Specifications of the Seeds:
Approximate Chemical Composition:
- Essential Oil: Ranges from 3-7% and is the main component responsible for the characteristic flavor and aroma.
- Main Chemical Compounds in Essential Oil: Carvone (50-60%) and Limonene (30-45%). Other compounds are also present in smaller amounts, such as Carveol and Dihydrocarvone.
- Fixed Oil: About 10-20%.
- Protein: About 15-20%.
- Fiber: About 25-35%.
- Ash: About 6-8% (contains minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium).
- Moisture: Should not exceed a certain percentage to maintain storage quality (usually less than 10%).
Sensory Properties:
- Aroma: Strong and distinctive aromatic, resulting from the essential oils.
- Taste: Slightly pungent and slightly bitter with a characteristic aromatic flavor.
- Appearance: Small, brown seeds with longitudinal ridges.
- Quality Standards: Egyptian caraway is subject to strict quality standards that include:
- Essential Oil Content: Must be within acceptable limits (usually not less than 3%).
- Impurities: Must be minimal (such as dust and other plant debris).
- Moisture Content: Must be within safe storage limits.
- Freedom from Pests and Diseases: The shipment must be free of any live pests or signs of disease.
- Pesticide Residues: Must be within the permissible limits according to international standards.
Economic and Scientific Significance:
- Caraway is an important spice widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and fragrance industries.
- The numerous health benefits of caraway are attributed to its rich chemical composition of essential oils and other active compounds.
- Caraway cultivation contributes to supporting the agricultural economy in Egypt and providing job opportunities.