Definition: caraway

A spirit drink obtained by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with caraway. Other natural and/or nature-identical flavouring substances and/or flavouring preparations may be used in addition, but the taste of caraway must be predominant. (See also 'aquavit' or 'akvavit').
The minimum alcoholic strength by volume in the European Union is 30% vol.
Definition:

1 Caraway (caraway spirit drink) is a spirit drink obtained by flavouring ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin with caraway (Carum carvi L.).
Other natural or nature-identical flavourings and flavouring preparations may be used as complementary ingredients. The taste of caraway must remain predominant.

2 Aquavit (akvavit) is a caraway spirit flavoured with a distillate of herbs or spices. The following criteria apply to its composition:

a. the flavour of the drink must be largely due to distillates of caraway seeds or dill seeds (Anethum graveolens L.).

b. Other aromas may be used.

c. The addition of essential oils is prohibited.

d. Bitter substances must not significantly dominate the taste.

e. The dry extract may not exceed 1.5 g per 100 ml.