History
Ajwain originated in the Middle East, possibly in Egypt. It is now primarily grown and used in the Indian Subcontinent, but also in Iran, Egypt and Afghanistan. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in berbere, a spice mixture favored in Eritrea and Ethiopia. [1]
Other Ingredient Information
Products containing Ajwain
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Source(s) Derived From |
Plant Sources |
Natural or Artificial? |
Natural |
References |
- Ajwain - Wikipedia
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Aliases (Also Known As)
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Ajma
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- Natural
- Natural & Possibly Unsafe
- Artificial
- Artificial & Possibly Unsafe
- Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
- Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe
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Revision History
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Date/Time |
| Ingredient added | UPC Food Search | November 20, 2009 @ 6:06 AM |
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