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Black cumin, also known as nigella seeds or “kalonji”, comes from the Nigella sativa plant. These small, jet-black seeds have a slightly bitter, onion-like flavour and are used in breads, pickles and curries, and have been valued in traditional medicine for centuries.
Description
Black cumin seeds are small, angular and matt black. They are often sprinkled on naan and bread or added to pickles and Bengali panch phoron. Their main active compound is thymoquinone, and the seeds are also pressed to make black seed oil.
History
Black cumin is native to South-West Asia and the Mediterranean region. Seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun, and it has long been used in traditional Middle Eastern, Unani and Ayurvedic medicine. In India it is grown mainly in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
Specification
| Product Name | Black Cumin (Kalonji / Nigella Seeds) |
| Origin | India (Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan) |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Binomial name | Nigella sativa |
Feature and Characteristic
| Color | Jet black |
| Taste and Smell | Slightly bitter, nutty and onion-like with a peppery note |
Use and Benifits
- Culinary: Used on naan and breads, and in pickles, curries and panch phoron.
- Traditional Medicine: Widely used in Unani and Ayurvedic remedies.
- Immunity: Known for its antioxidant and immune-supporting properties.
- Industrial: Black seed oil is used in health supplements, hair care and skin care.
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