CAROM SEEDS

CAROM SEEDS

Carom seeds have long been used in traditional Indian cuisine and Ayurvedic medicine. They have been shown to possess antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and may be effective in treating peptic ulcers and reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi. They’re common in Indian cuisine.

Although referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of the ajwain herb.

They’re slightly green to brown in color and have a pungent, bitter taste. They look similar to cumin seeds, but their taste and aroma are closer to that of thyme.