Whole Carom Seeds

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Whole Carom Seeds (Trachyspermum ammi), widely known as Ajwain or Bishop's Weed in India, are a highly aromatic and medicinally potent spice cultivated predominantly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh. Among the most pungent spices in the Indian pantry, carom seeds are instantly recognisable by their sharp, thyme-like aroma derived from the active compound thymol, which constitutes up to 50% of their essential oil.

Our whole carom seeds are carefully harvested, sun-dried, and processed through multiple cleaning stages to achieve high purity and consistent size and colour. The seeds retain their natural grey-green appearance and characteristically intense fragrance — key quality indicators demanded by domestic spice traders, herbal product manufacturers, and export buyers.

Carom seeds enjoy robust demand not only in the culinary space but also in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and personal care industries, owing to their well-documented digestive, antimicrobial, and respiratory health benefits. We offer a range of grades suited for direct consumption, food processing, essential oil extraction, and export requirements.

PRAMEENA FOODS

Nashik, India

Business Operations: Merchant

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Botanical Name: Trachyspermum ammi

Family: Apiaceae

Common Names: Ajwain, Bishop's Weed, Carom, Ajowan, Omam (Tamil)

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Appearance: Small, oval, grey-green seeds with fine ridges; similar in appearance to cumin but smaller

• Aroma: Intensely sharp, thyme-like, slightly anise-like — highly pungent

• Taste: Hot, biting, bitter with a numbing, thyme-forward finish

• Moisture Content: Max 10%

• Thymol Content (in essential oil): Min 40–50%

• Volatile Oil Content: Min 2.5–4.0%

• Admixture: Max 1–2%

QUALITY STANDARDS FOLLOWED

• FSSAI compliant

• AGMARK certified (on request)

• Export compliant under APEDA guidelines

• Organic certification available (NPOP / NOP / EU Organic — on request)

AVAILABLE GRADES

• Commodity / FAQ Grade

• Export Grade / Machine Cleaned

• Sortex Cleaned (premium, high purity)

PACKAGING OPTIONS

• 25 kg / 50 kg PP woven bags with inner liner

• 5 kg, 10 kg retail bags

• Private label / custom packaging on bulk orders

SHELF LIFE & STORAGE

• Shelf Life: 18–24 months from date of packing

• Storage: Cool, dry, airtight conditions; protect from humidity

• Ideal storage temperature: Below 25°C

APPLICATIONS

• Culinary: Tempering (tadka), Indian breads (paratha, puri, mathri), snack seasonings, pickles, lentil dishes, fish preparations

• Food Processing: Input for ajwain powder, essential oil (rich in thymol), oleoresin

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical: Digestive aid, anti-flatulent, anti-spasmodic; used in ORS, cough drops, digestive churnas (Ayurvedic)

• Personal Care & Aromatherapy: Thymol extraction for antiseptic products, toothpaste, mouthwash

• Home Remedies: Traditional use for acidity, bloating, common cold relief

MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY (MOQ)

• Domestic: 50 kg

• Export: 1 MT and above

Established in:	2026
Bussiness Type:	Sole Proprietorship
Bussiness Type:	Merchant
MSME:	Yes
Countries exporting to:	China, Bangladesh, Nepal
Export Turnover (3 years):	Less than US$10,000
Certifications:	Udyam Registration Certificate , GST certificate (Form GST REG-06) , Impoet Export Code
Countries would like to export to:	United Arab Emirates, United States, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Netherlands The, Sri Lanka, Germany, Vietnam, Spain, Japan
No of employees:	1-10

Whole Carom Seeds

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