Carom (Ajwain) seed is scientifically known as Trachyspermum ammi. In India it is mainly grown in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and West Bengal. Ajwain is a small, oval-shaped seed-like fruit similar to the seeds of cumin and fennel exhibiting pungent and bitter taste. Even a small number of fruits tend to dominate the flavor of a dish. It has an aroma close to thyme as it contains thymol. The plant is chiefly cultivated in Iraq, Middle East, and Afghanistan. The wealth of nutrients in Ajwain includes a good source of dietary fibre, essential fatty acids and protein. The aromatic seeds are used in adding flavor to a number of drinks, curries and parathas. It is also loaded with different type of essential oils like thymol, cymene, pinene, terpinene and limonene. The host of plant compound in Ajwain offers numerous health benefits and promotes overall well-being and health.
Geeta Mohan*
Dept. of Agriculture, Jagan Nath University, Jaipur, Rajasthan (303 901), India
O. P. Sharma
Sanjiv Kumar
Manjeet Kaur
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