Kümmel - Kümmel (English spelling) German

Japanese: キュンメル - きゅんめる(英語表記)Kümmel ドイツ語
Kümmel - Kümmel (English spelling) German

Kümmel is the German word for caraway, and is a colorless liqueur that has the aroma of caraway. It was first made in Russia and was dry, but when it was brought to France it became sweet. Today it is mainly made in Russia, France, and Germany. It is made by steeping caraway in spirits, then distilling it to collect the essence, which is then added with sugar. In addition to caraway, essences such as coriander and lemon may also be added.

There are three types of Kummel:

(1) Arashkummel Arash is the name of a nobleman's estate during the Imperial Russian period. It is also called Russian Kummel. Alcohol content 45%, sugar content 30%.

(2) Berlin Kümmel: Also known as German Kümmel. Alcohol content: 40%, sugar content: 10-20%.

(3) Ice Kummel, also known as Kristall Kummel. It is so named because it has a high alcohol content and the sugar crystallizes and adheres to the inside of the bottle. It has 50-60% alcohol and about 20% sugar.

[Hara Masamichi]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

キュンメルはキャラウェーcaraway(ヒメウイキョウ)のドイツ語で、その香りをもつ無色のリキュールである。最初はロシアでつくられ、辛口であったが、フランスに渡って甘口になった。現在はおもにロシア、フランス、ドイツでつくられている。製法は、キャラウェーをスピリッツに浸漬(しんし)し、のち蒸留してエッセンスを集め、それに糖分を加えてつくる。キャラウェーのほかにコリアンダー、レモンなどのエッセンスを加えることもある。

 キュンメルには次の三つのタイプがある。

(1)アラッシュキュンメル アラッシュとは帝政ロシア時代の貴族の荘園(しょうえん)の名である。ロシアンキュンメルともいう。アルコール分45%、糖分30%。

(2)ベルリンキュンメル ジャーマンキュンメルともよばれる。アルコール分40%、糖分10~20%。

(3)アイスキュンメル 別名クリスタルキュンメル。アルコール分が強く、砂糖が結晶となって瓶の内側に付着していることから、この名がある。アルコール分50~60%、糖分約20%。

[原 昌道]

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