The seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermumammi, are known as carom seeds. They are frequently found in Indian food. Despite being called "seeds," carom seeds are actually the fruit of the ajwain herb. They have a sharp, bitter flavour and a light green to brown appearance.
GENERIC NAME | CAROM SEED / BISHOP’S WEED [AJWAIN] |
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BOTANICAL NAME | Trachyspermumammi |
FAMILY | Umbelliferae |
FORM | WHOLE, GROUNDED, POWDER AND ROASTED |
GRADE | A, B AND C GRADES |
HARVESTING SEASON | February to May |
AREA OF CULTIVATION | Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Rajasthan |
PACKAGING AND LABELLING | AS PER BUYER REQUIREMENT |
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