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In a steam distillation, what is the purpose of grinding the caraway seeds? What would be...

In a steam distillation, what is the purpose of grinding the caraway seeds? What would be the outcome of the experiment if the caraway seeds were used whole?

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Dried powdered seeds will have space for the solvent to penetrate the cells and collect the oil. BETTER IS THE GRINDING, MORE IS THE AMOUNT OF EXTRACTED ESSENTIAL OIL.

When whole seed is used the amount of oil will be less.

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