Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
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Carom Seeds (Ajwain)

Product Description

Atatva’s Carom Seeds (Ajwain) are export grade seeds processed to maintain strong aroma, clean appearance, and consistent essential oil performance. Sourced from selected farms in Rajasthan and Gujarat, our ajwain is known for its bold character and intense flavor, making it suitable for seasoning blends, digestive formulations, Ayurvedic applications, and snack manufacturing for bulk buyers.

Our facility is equipped with modern processing systems to ensure every batch meets strict quality and safety standards

  • Magnetic separation units to remove any metal trace
  • Advanced sortex cleaning to eliminate shriveled, discolored, and defective seeds
  • Grading and sieving systems to maintain uniform size and visual consistency
  • Hygienic and batch coded processing lines for traceability and food safety monitoring
  • Controlled cleaning procedures to reduce dust and unwanted impurities
  • Multi stage quality checks to maintain purity and product integrity

No chemical sterilization, artificial colors, or added treatments are used, only pure ajwain seeds hygienically processed and packed to meet international export requirements.

Available Export Grades

Grade Name Description
Singapore Grade 99% purity with bold grains, strong aroma, and consistent sortex cleaned quality.
Europe Grade 99.5% purity using low microbial raw material, suitable for treatment at buyer’s end
Middle East Grade 98% purity with smaller grains, an economical option with rich flavor strength.
Premium Grade Up to 99.9% purity with extra bold grains and higher essential oil content, ideal for extract and functional applications.
IPM Quality Produced under Integrated Pest Management practices with lower residue levels, suitable for clean label requirements.

Custom grades and packaging formats can be tailored as per market and buyer requirements.

Purity & Safety Highlights

  • High precision sortex cleaned and magnetically filtered for export grade purity
  • Free from metallic traces, dust, and unwanted foreign matter
  • Lab tested for quality, food safety, and compliance as per buyer requirements
  • Batch coded lots with full traceability and documented process control
  • No ETO treatment, irradiation, or chemical treatment methods used
  • Processed in hygienic facilities under strict food safety systems
  • Moisture and visual quality checks performed before every shipment
  • Compliant with FSSAI, APEDA, Spice Board and international export quality standards

Botanical Profile

  • Botanical Name: Trachyspermum ammi
  • Family: Apiaceae
  • Part Used: Dried whole seeds (fruit)
  • Appearance: Small ridged oval seeds
  • Color: Grayish green to brown
  • Flavor and Aroma: Sharp, thyme like, spicy and pungent
  • Origin: India, mainly Rajasthan and Gujarat
  • Harvest Season: Typically between February and April

Key Active Compounds

  • Thymol, the primary compound responsible for aroma and antibacterial properties
  • p Cymene and γ Terpinene, enhance flavor strength and contribute to antioxidant stability
  • Natural essential oils, typically 2.5% to 5.0% depending on batch and season

Technical Specifications

  • Purity: 98% to 99.9%
  • Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
  • Admixture: ≤ 1%
  • Essential Oil Content: 2.5% to 5.0%
  • Extraneous Matter: ≤ 0.5%
  • Shelf Life: 12 to 18 months when stored in cool, dry conditions
  • Packaging: 25 kg, 30 kg or 50 kg PP bags with food safe inner liner
  • Processing Location: Unjha, Gujarat, India

Applications

  • Seasonings and ethnic spice blends
  • Digestive formulations and Ayurvedic medicine
  • Snack coatings and bakery use
  • Herbal teas and infused extracts
  • Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients

Certifications (Available by Batch)

  • FSSAI
  • US FDA
  • BRCGS
  • IOPEPC
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • HACCP
  • APEDA
  • Spices Board India
  • Lab Tested Reports (SGS / Intertek / Eurofins - On Request)

HS Code

09109914

Country of Origin

India