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Ajwain Seeds

Ajwain Seeds

(Carom Seeds / Ajowan / Bishop’s Weed)
Botanical Name Trachyspermum Ammi (L.) Sprague
Family Apiaceae
Form Dried
Seed Type Available Whole Seed or Split
Color Brown
Packaging Size 200 gm / 500 gm / 15 kg / 20 kg / 50 kg.
Bulk order are also available as per client's requirement.

Ajwain Seeds, also known as Carom Seeds, is close relative of caraway, dill and cumin. Its taste is similar to thyme but stronger. It has piney, phenol like and slight lemony notes. When crushed or ground, it has a more intense flavour. It can be bitter and slightly spicy. Its leaves, stems and roots are aromatic. Essential oil in Ajwain is thymol (35% to 60%) Miltop supplies Ajwain seeds of Jamnagar orgin, which is famous in India for its pungency.

Ajwain Seeds is traditionally used as a digestive aid, relieves abdominal discomfort due to indigestion and antiseptic. In southern parts of India dry ajwain seeds are powdered and soaked in milk, which is then filtered and fed to babies. Many assume that it relieves colic in babies and for kids it also improves digestion and appetite. Ajwain can be used as digestive mixture in large animals. In the northern part of India, Ajwain is often consumed after a heavy meal. It is commonly offered after dinner parties.