AJWAIN
Cultivated countries are India, Pakistan, Turkey, Persia and Iran.In India, it is cultivated in Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajashthan, Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat.In Gujarat, it is cultivated in Mehsana and some part of Banaskantha and Sabarkandha districts.
Botanical name
Carum captimum L.
Family
Umbellifereae
Origin
Egypt
Application
- Seeds contain health benefiting essential oils such as thymol, which gives aromatic fragrances to seeds.
- The seeds also comprise in small amounts other phyto-chemicals such as pinene, cymene, limonene and terpinene.
- The seeds used generously as condiment in snacks, spicy biscuits, to flavor drinks, soups, sauces in India.
- Thymol, the essential oil obtained from ajwain has local anaesthetic, anti-bacterial and antifungal properties.
- Seed is used in preparation of some vegetables during their cooking
Suppliers Packaging Information
- Bag Type: Laminated
- Weight Capacity: as per customer requirement
- Colour Natural, White
- Labelling Printing with water based ink