SUBSCRIBE Healthline uses cookies to improve your experience and to show you personalized ads. Privacy Policy. More information NUTRITION 6 Emerging Benefits and Uses of Carom Seeds (Ajwain) Written by Kaitlyn Berkheiser on March 26, 2019 We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here’s our process. Carom seeds are the seeds of the ajwain herb, or Trachyspermum ammi. They’re common in Indian cuisine. Although referred to as “seeds,” carom seeds are the fruit of the ajwain herb. They’re slightly green to brown in color and have a pungent, bitter taste. They look similar to cumin seeds, but their taste and aroma are closer to that of thyme. They’re often sold as whole seeds but can also be ground into a powder and used as a cooking spice. Carom seeds are incredibly nutritious, being rich in fiber, antioxidants, and other vitamins and minerals. Because of this, they have been associated with he...