Dill (Anethum graveolens L.) is an annual aromatic plant from the Apiaceae family, widely used as a spice, herbal raw material and essential-oil crop. The medicinal plant develops a spindle-shaped, slightly branched root, an upright hollow stem with a bluish bloom and finely divided leaves with thread-like segments. The flowers are small, yellow and arranged in compound umbels. All parts of the plant are aromatic, but the fruits and fresh aerial parts are most commonly used for spice and aromatic applications.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Anethum graveolens L.
- Part used: fruits / seeds (Fructus Anethi / Anethi fructus)
- Additional part used: fresh flowering aerial part (Herba Anethi)
- Subcategory: spices
- Raw material type: cultivated
- Harvest period: fruits – July – August; fresh aerial part – June – July
Raw Material Characteristics
Dill fruits are collected before full maturity, when the aroma is well developed and the raw material is suitable for drying, processing and essential oil extraction. They are small, flattened, aromatic and are often called dill seeds in commercial practice. Dill is suitable for products where a fresh, herbaceous, slightly sweet and spicy aroma is required.
Chemical Composition
The fruits contain essential oil rich in carvone and limonene, as well as fixed oil, proteins, coumarin derivatives, phenolic compounds, flavonoids and mineral substances.
Suitable for the Production of
- spice blends
- preserved vegetables and marinades
- food products and culinary blends
- teas and herbal formulas for digestive comfort
- essential oil
- aromatic products
- soap and liqueur products
- cosmetic products
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Dill has the following properties:
- carminative
- antispasmodic
- appetite-stimulating
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- supports normal digestion
- beneficial effect on bloating and gas
Forms Available
- dill seeds (Fructus Anethi / Anethi fructus) - Whole or Powdered
- dill essential oil
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation, batch traceability and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
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