Description

Basic Info:

Carom seeds, also known as Ajwain, are tiny, pungent, thyme-like seeds from the Trachyspermum ammi plant, belonging to the celery family, widely used in Indian/South Asian cooking and traditional medicine for digestion. They taste bitter and pungent, are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and thymol (which gives their aroma), and are used to flavour breads, lentils, snacks, and remedies for stomach ailments, though moderation is key.

Nutritional Value:

The value consist of 100 grams of Carom Seeds:

• Calories: 330 kcal
• Dietary Fiber: 47.6 g
• Protein: 23.8 g
• Total Fat: 17.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 47.6 g
• Sodium: 10 mg
• Potassium: 1333 mg 
• Magnesium:698 mg
• Calcium: 1168 mg
• Phosphorus: 379 mg
• Iron: 19 mg

Health Benefits:

• Has the ability to fight bacteria & Fungi
• Improve cholesterol levels
• May prevent coughing and improve airflow
• Helps in curing common cold
• Reduces gas & bloating
• Soothes acidity & stomach pain
• Aids weight management