Gujarat, India Sourcing & Export
Indian Carom Seeds | Bulk Export Supply | Buyer-Specific Specifications
JM Masala supplies Ajwain seeds (carom seeds) from India for international importers, spice distributors, food manufacturers and bulk buyers. Ajwain is supplied according to agreed specifications for purity, moisture, foreign matter, appearance, packing and destination requirements. Buyers can contact JM Masala for product specifications, samples, laboratory documentation, packing options and export quotations.
JM Masala Trading LLP
Unjha, Gujarat, India
0910 99 14 (Whole)
98% – 99.5% Sortex
Ajwain seeds (carom seeds) supplied by JM Masala from Gujarat, India.
Botanical & Commercial Identity
Yes. Ajwain is commonly known in English as carom seeds. The product is also referred to historically as Bishop's weed and known botanically as Trachyspermum ammi (syn. Carum copticum). In Indian regional languages and commercial spice mandis, it is uniformly known as Ajwain (or Ajmo in Gujarat).
Ajwain seeds are the dried small ovoid fruits (cremocarps) of an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family (which also includes cumin, fennel, and coriander). They possess distinctive ridged striations, a greyish-green to light olive-brown color, and a pungent, aromatic flavor dominated by high natural thymol.
Technical Parameters
JM Masala provides commercial specifications for whole Indian Ajwain seeds. All parameters are verified using standard ISO and ASTA testing procedures:
| Parameter | JM Masala Specification | Testing Method / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Ajwain Seeds | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Alternate Names | Carom Seeds / Bishop's Weed | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Botanical Name | Trachyspermum ammi (syn. Carum copticum) | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| ITC-HS Code | 0910 99 14 (Whole Seeds) / 0910 99 29 (Ground Powder) | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Origin | Gujarat and Rajasthan, India | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Physical Purity | 98.0% / 99.0% / 99.5% Sortex Optical Cleaned | Visual & Gravimetric Separation |
| Moisture Content | Max 8.0% to 10.0% (calibrated to buyer requirement) | ASTA 2.0 / ISO 939 |
| Volatile Essential Oil | 2.5% to 5.0% v/w (rich in natural thymol) | ISO 6571 (Hydro-distillation) |
| Foreign Matter (Admixture) | Max 0.5% to 1.0% (<0.2% on premium Sortex) | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Total Ash | Max 9.0% | ISO 928 / ISO 930 |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | Max 1.5% | ISO 928 / ISO 930 |
| Color Profile | Natural greyish-green to light olive brown | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Seed Size & Structure | 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm small ovoid cremocarps with longitudinal ridges | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Cleaning Standard | Fine Screen Cleaning + Destoning + Sortex Optical Color Sorted | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Microbiological Limits | Salmonella: Absent in 25g; E. Coli: <10 CFU/g | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Pesticide & Residue Standards | Controlled to destination MRLs (EU / US FDA / Gulf / Codex) | Contract / Buyer Specification |
| Shelf Life | 12 to 18 months under cool, dry storage conditions | Contract / Buyer Specification |
Market Calibration
Export quality grades are tailored to the regulatory and functional requirements of each destination region:
• 99.5% Minimum Purity
• Max 8.0% Moisture
• Max 0.5% (Foreign Matter <0.2%)
High natural thymol content (3.5%+), low volatile loss, strict microbiological limits, and verified compliance with European Union pesticide MRLs and Aflatoxin regulations.
• 99.0% ASTA Clean
• Max 9.0% Moisture
• Max 0.8% Admixture
Prepared to American Spice Trade Association cleanliness standards. Uniform seed sizing, steam-treatment compatible, with aromatic thymol retention for bakery and seasoning formulations.
• 99.0% Minimum Purity
• Max 9.0% Moisture
• Max 1.0% Admixture
Calibrated greyish-green appearance, free from foreign seeds, dust, and field stones, optimal for culinary packaging and commercial seasoning manufacture across Southeast Asia.
• 98.0% to 99.0% Purity
• Max 9.5% Moisture
• Max 1.2% Admixture
Robust herbal thymol aroma widely used in commercial bakery lines, traditional flatbreads, digestive confectionery, and regional savory snack seasonings.
Geographic Sourcing
JM Masala operates from Unjha, Gujarat, and sources Ajwain through established agricultural trade networks across Northern Gujarat and Western Rajasthan.
Gujarat and Rajasthan are India's primary production zones for seed spices. The semi-arid winter climate and well-drained loamy soils allow ajwain crops to mature with concentrated essential oil and sharp aroma. Procurement during peak arrival months (February to April) ensures fresh-crop supply with high natural thymol retention.
Being situated near regional mandis allows daily physical spot selection, enabling our quality team to verify lot purity, seed size, and moisture before processing.
Processing Infrastructure
Because ajwain seeds are small (1.5 mm to 2.5 mm), removing field dust, sand, and stems requires calibrated multi-deck vibratory screens, gravity separators, and high-resolution optical color sorting:
JM Masala operates from Unjha, Gujarat, and procures fresh-crop ajwain seeds directly through agricultural trade networks across Northern Gujarat and Western Rajasthan during the February–April harvest window.
Mandi arrivals are sampled on arrival to test moisture stability (<9%), thymol aroma potency, natural color retention, and physical admixture before acceptance.
Raw seeds pass through vibratory fine-mesh screeners to separate dust, straw, stems, immature grains, and oversized organic debris.
Gravity separators eliminate small stones and sand particles matching seed diameter, followed by inline rare-earth magnets and metal detectors for zero ferrous contamination.
High-resolution digital optical sorters inspect each seed individually, using high-speed compressed air jets to eject black, discolored, or defective grains for uniform export appearance.
Finished lots are sampled and tested by a third-party laboratory, as required by buyer specifications, for volatile essential oil (2.5%–5.0% thymol), physical purity, moisture, and destination-specific pesticide residue limits.
Seeds are packed in 25kg/50kg food-grade woven PP bags with heat-sealed polyethylene inner liners or 3-ply Kraft paper sacks with container-level desiccants.
Containers are stuffed and sealed in Gujarat and dispatched via direct highway to Mundra Port or Pipavav Port, accompanied by complete Phytosanitary, Origin, and shipping documentation.
Quality Metrics
Quality compliance for international buyers requires control across six core parameters:
Calibrated across 98% (Machine Cleaned), 99% (Sortex Cleaned), and 99.5% (Super Sortex). Gravimetric analysis confirms exact freedom from foreign seeds and inert matter.
Controlled between 8.0% and 10.0%. Maintaining moisture below 10% prevents fungal formation and mycotoxins during ocean voyages while preventing brittle seed breakage.
Strictly controlled below 0.5% in premium Sortex lots and 1.0% in standard machine-cleaned grades. Gravity destoners eliminate field gravel and mud lumps.
Ajwain contains 2.5% to 5.0% volatile essential oil, rich in thymol (responsible for its sharp medicinal pungency), verified via ISO 6571 hydro-distillation.
Natural greyish-green to light olive-brown with visible longitudinal ridges, sorted mechanically and optically without synthetic polishing or chemical colorants.
Calibrated 1.5 mm to 2.5 mm small ovoid seeds, screened over precise vibratory sieves to guarantee uniform bulk density and appearance.
Logistics & Stowage
Ajwain seeds have a heavy bulk density of approximately 450 to 500 g/L, which allows high-density container loading similar to cumin seeds:
25kg / 50kg food-grade woven PP bags with heat-sealed PE inner liners protecting against ambient humidity.
3-ply paper bags with PE moisture barrier for mechanized food manufacturing facilities in Europe & USA.
Stand-up zipper pouches (100g, 200g, 500g, 1kg) with custom brand printing, barcoding, and nutrition labeling.
Industrial Use
Indian ajwain seeds serve diverse culinary, industrial, and herbal sectors:
Distinctive flavoring agent in savory crackers, spiced biscuits, breadsticks, and artisan bakery snacks.
Key ingredient in traditional digestive seasonings, herbal teas, churnas, and antacid wellness products.
Steam-distilled for pharmaceutical and cosmetic thymol, valued for natural antiseptic and flavoring properties.
Essential component in regional Indian spice blends, chaat masala, fish seasonings, and lentil tadkas.
Used in commercial oil and vinegar pickling brines to enhance aroma and contribute natural preservation.
Sortex optical-graded whole seeds packed into retail pouches and spice jars for international consumer markets.
Quality Assurance
Every export consignment of Ajwain seeds is backed by rigorous testing and full customs documentation:
1. Certificate of Analysis (COA): Third-party laboratory COAs can be shared where available and applicable to the tested lot.
2. Destination Compliance Screening: Pre-shipment laboratory analysis for pesticide residues (EU MRLs / US FDA parameters), Aflatoxins, and heavy metals.
3. Pre-Shipment Sample Program: Representative 250g–500g physical samples dispatched via DHL/FedEx for buyer approval prior to commercial dispatch.
Standard documents provided for international customs clearance:
Buyer Inquiries
Direct, factual answers to frequently asked questions by international spice importers and procurement managers:
JM Masala is an Indian spice exporter supplying Ajwain seeds (carom seeds) for bulk and international buyer enquiries from Unjha, Gujarat, India. Product specifications, packing, and documentation are agreed according to the buyer's destination and contract requirements.
Ajwain is commonly known in English as carom seeds. It is also historically referred to as Bishop's weed and known botanically as Trachyspermum ammi.
JM Masala supplies Ajwain seeds in 98% Machine Cleaned, 99% Sortex Cleaned, and 99.5% Super Cleaned purity grades. The exact specification is confirmed against the buyer's agreed contract requirements.
JM Masala sources Ajwain seeds through established agricultural trade networks in Northern Gujarat and Western Rajasthan, operating directly from Unjha, Gujarat.
Current product specifications list maximum moisture between 8.0% and 10.0%, with premium export grades typically calibrated at maximum 8.0% to 9.0% to ensure long-term shelf stability.
JM Masala Ajwain seeds test between 2.5% and 5.0% v/w volatile essential oil, rich in natural thymol, which gives it its strong medicinal aroma and digestive properties.
Yes. JM Masala supplies Ajwain seeds in 20ft FCL (~12.0 to 13.0 Metric Tons) and 40ft FCL (~24.0 to 26.0 Metric Tons) container loads, as well as consolidated mixed-spice containers.
Yes. International buyers can contact JM Masala to request representative physical samples (250g to 500g) along with laboratory specification sheets before confirming commercial orders.
Yes, where available. We work with Eureka Lab for third-party laboratory testing, as required by the product, buyer specifications, and destination-market requirements. Laboratory reports and Certificates of Analysis (COAs) can be shared with buyers where available and applicable to the tested product lot. Testing may cover relevant parameters such as purity, moisture, microbiological parameters, and pesticide residues, depending on the product and testing requirements.
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Connect directly with JM Masala in Unjha, Gujarat, to discuss Ajwain seed specifications, request physical samples, confirm container stuffing, and receive FOB Mundra or CIF global price quotations.
