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

(Microbiology specifications can be customized as per requirements.)

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.