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Carom Seed

Carom seed is an aromatic spice with a thyme-like flavor, commonly used in breads, savory pastries, and South Asian cooking.

Carom Seed — illustrative ingredient image

About Carom Seed

Carom seed is the small dried fruit commonly used as a spice, usually appearing as ridged, oval, grey-brown seeds. It is used in South Asian breads, savoury pastries, fried snacks, lentil dishes, vegetable preparations, pickles, and spice mixtures.

The spice has a sharp, warm aroma and a pronounced thyme-like, ajwain-like flavour with bitter, peppery, and anise-like nuances. Its flavour is assertive and commonly appears in modest amounts.

Carom seed is often sold whole and may be toasted, crushed, or ground before use. Whole seeds can be added to hot fat to release their aroma, while crushed or ground carom distributes more evenly through doughs and batters.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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Local names for carom seed

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English

carom seed

English

Ajowan fruit

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Carom Seed nutrition & diet

Carom Seed nutritional value

Reference: Omum

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
357.3kcal
Protein
15.9g
Carbs
24.5g
Fat
21.1g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Confirm that the ingredient is carom seed, also called ajwain in some markets, and specify whole or ground form. Use it as a seasoning in the quantity incorporated into breads, pastries, or cooked dishes. Avoid applying a reference for a similarly named seed or a mixed spice product.

Compare the right form: Match references to authenticated carom seed in whole or ground form, distinguishing it from similarly named seeds and blended seasonings.

Diet considerations

Carom seed is plant-derived. The standalone spice differs from breads, savory pastries, and prepared South Asian foods that may contain cereals, dairy, eggs, meat, or coatings. Compatibility depends on the complete recipe and serving size; a small seasoning portion should not be treated as the finished food portion.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 — G029 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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