Caraway, also known as meridian fennel] and Persian cumin is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae native to western Asia, Europe, and North Africa.
Caraway is used as a spice in breads, especially rye bread. Caraway is also used in desserts, liquors, casseroles, and other foods. It is also found in European cuisine. For example, it is used in caraway seed cake, and it is frequently added to sauerkraut.