Nigella Seeds

Nigella Seeds – A Tradition of Taste & Wellness.

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Nigella Seeds

Kalonji (Nigella sativa), also known as black seed, black cumin, or Nigella, is a small black seed used as both a spice and a traditional remedy. It is widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines and traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Unani.

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    Description

    Taste and Aroma

    • Slightly bitter, pungent, and nutty flavor
    • Earthy, onion-like, and somewhat peppery aroma
    • Mild compared to more intense spices like mustard or ajwain

    Common Uses

    • Used as a spice in curries, pickles, breads (like naan), and vegetable dishes
    • Often sprinkled on baked goods for flavor and texture

    Medicinal

    • Traditionally used to support immune health, digestion, and respiratory function
    • Known in many cultures as a “cure for everything but death”
    • Kalonji oil (black seed oil) is used for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties

    Nutritional and Medicinal Properties

    • Contains thymoquinone, an active compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects
    • May help with conditions like asthma, high blood pressure, and diabetes (under study)
    • Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals

    Fun Fact

    • Despite being called “black cumin,” kalonji is not related to true cumin or caraway.
      It belongs to a completely different plant family.
    • Quality : HPS Quality
    • AdMixture : 0.3% MAX
    • Moisture : 15% MAX
    • Total Ash : 9.50%
    • Imperfect : 3% MAX

    SPECIFICATIONS

    PHYSICAL PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS CHEMICAL PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS
    Particle Size 1.5 mm Purity 98%
    Flavor & Odour Aromatic and characteristic Moisture NMT 12%
    Appearance Black seeds with tiny white specks Ash Content NMT 10%
    Cleanliness Machine cleaned & sortex cleaned Acid Insoluble Ash NMT 2%
    Metal Detection (minimum) Ferrous: 2.0 mm
    Non-Ferrous: 2.5 mm
    Stainless Steel: 2.5 mm
    Testing shall be with reference to the applicable standards
    MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERS SPECIFICATIONS
    Total Plate Count (cfu/gm) < 107 cfu/g
    Salmonella (in 375 gms) Absent
    Yeast and Mold (cfu/gm) < 103 cfu/g
    E. Coli (cfu/gm) < 100 cfu/g

    (Microbiology specifications can be customized as per requirements.)

    Container Capacity

    Type Of Container Quantity
    20 Feet 16 Metric Tons (MT)
    40 Feet 27 Metric Tons (MT)

    Others

    Pesticides: may have some risk

    Allergens: not guarentee

    PACKING: 20/25/30/50 Kgs, PP Kraft bags with inner liner. (provide customized packing as per your requirements.)

    SHELF-LIFE: 12 Months, under proper storage condition.

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