Ajwain
India’s Harvest, the World’s Choice
About Ajwain
Ajwain seeds, also known as Carom seeds, have a pungent and slightly bitter taste with an aroma remarkably similar to thyme, owing to their high thymol content. They are a staple in Indian cuisine, especially for tempering dishes ('tadka'), flavouring savoury breads like naan and parathas, and in pickles. Beyond the kitchen, Ajwain is highly revered in Ayurveda and home remedies for its exceptional digestive properties, often used to alleviate indigestion and flatulence.
- Botanical Name:Trachyspermum ammi
- Common Names:Carom Seeds, Bishop's Weed
- Family:Apiaceae
- Origin:India (primarily Rajasthan and Gujarat)
Key Features
Unique Flavor Profile
Delivers a strong, pungent, and thyme-like flavour that is unmistakable.
Rich in Thymol
Contains a high concentration of thymol, the essential oil responsible for its aroma, flavour, and medicinal benefits.
Digestive Aid
A traditional and effective natural remedy for digestive discomfort, acidity, and gas.
Culinary Essential
Indispensable for tempering lentil dishes, flavouring fried snacks, and baking into savoury breads.
General Specifications
Product Variants & Specifications
Ajwain Seeds
Small, oval-shaped whole seeds that release a burst of pungent, aromatic flavour when fried in oil or dry-roasted.
Physical Specifications
Appearance
Small, oval-shaped, ridged seeds
Color
Yellowish-brown to greyish-green
Purity
99% to 99.5%
Foreign Matter
1% max (for 99% purity)
Flavor/Aroma
Pungent, bitter, with a strong essence of thyme
Available Grades
Sortex Cleaned 99.5%
Premium quality with high purity and uniform color, ideal for direct consumption.
Machine Cleaned 99%
Standard grade, well-cleaned and suitable for all culinary purposes.
