Ajwain Desi
· Common Name: Ajwain Desi
· English Name: Carom Seeds
· Urdu Name: اجوائن دیسی
· Scientific Name: Trachyspermum ammi
· Halal
· Vegetarian
Description
Ajwain Desi is a small, pungent seed that is full of essential oils and vital micronutrients. It enhances digestion and flavor. It is a potent spice with a strong, bitter, thyme-like flavor. It is used for savory breads, vegetable dishes, and is renowned in traditional medicine for aiding digestion, relieving bloating, and promoting oral health due to its thymol content.
Healthy Daily Serving Size
A pinch (½ gram) is used in cooking or tea. Contains 2 calories.
Key Nutrients in ½ Gram of Ajwain
The exact content can vary based on variety, growing conditions, and process methodology. The overall amount is as follows.
· Carbohydrates: 0.12 gram.
· Fiber: 0.10 gram.
· Protein: 0.08 gram.
· Fat: 0.09 gram.
· Vitamin C: 3.5 micrograms.
· Vitamin A: 0.015 micrograms.
· Vitamin B3: 13 micrograms.
· Vitamin B9: 0.26 micrograms.
· Calcium: 3.335 milligrams.
· Potassium: 6.665 milligrams.
· Phosphorus: 1.895 milligrams
· Iron: 0.081 milligrams.
· Sodium: 0.05 milligrams.
· Thymol: 12 milligrams.
· Paracymene: 3 milligrams.
· Gamma-terpinene: 1.3 milligrams.
· Alpha-pinene: 0.12 milligram.
· Beta-pinene: 2 milligrams.
· Limonene: 3 milligram.
