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Nigella Seeds (Kalonji / Black Seed)

Category: Whole Spices & Condiments

Tiny, jet-black, teardrop-shaped Nigella Seeds (Kalonji / Black Cumin). Machine-cleaned to 99.5% purity. Famed in Islamic and global traditional medicine as the 'Seed of Blessing' (Habbat al-Barakah), driving massive demand in the global nutraceutical and specialty bakery markets.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Cold-pressed Black Seed Oil extraction, artisan bakery toppings (Naan bread, rye loaves), pickling spice mixes, and immune-support nutraceuticals.

How to Use / Processing

Press raw seeds for high-value Black Seed Oil (Thymoquinone extraction). Sprinkle whole onto doughs or crush into pickling spice formulations.

Nomenclature & Terminology

  • Indian Regional: Hindi: Kalonji | Telugu: Nalla Jeelakarra | Tamil: Karunjeeragam | Malayalam: Karinchirakam | Marathi: Kalonji | Gujarati: Kalonji | Bengali: Kalo Jeere | Kannada: Kari Jeerige | Punjabi: Kalonji
  • Global Markets: Arabic: Habbat Al-Barakah / Al-Habbah Al-Sawda | Spanish: Ajenuz / Semilla Negra | French: Nigelle / Cumin Noir | German: Schwarzkümmel | Mandarin: Hei Ziran (黑孜然) | Russian: Chernyy Tmin | Japanese: Burakku Kumin | Turkish: Çörek Otu | Persian: Siah Daneh | Italian: Nigella / Cumino Nero | Thai: Met Kalonji | Vietnamese: Hạt Kỳ Nam | Korean: Heuk Kumin | Indonesian: Jintan Hitam | Portuguese: Cominho Negro

Functional & Health Benefits

Thymoquinone is its star bio-active compound. Clinically proven to act as a potent immunomodulator, anti-asthmatic, anti-diabetic, and broad-spectrum antimicrobial.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data
HSN Code 09093111
Botanical/Scientific Name Nigella sativa
Geographical Origin Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade Jet Black 99.5% Machine Cleaned
Chemical & Physical Specifications
Moisture Content Max 8.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture Max 0.5%
Quality & Compliance Marks Thymoquinone rich. Salmonella Negative. EU MRL compliant.
Logistics & Export Protocol
Primary Packaging 25kg PP / Paper Bags
Container Payload 15 - 16 MT (20FT)
Fumigation Protocol Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2)

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Nigella Seeds (Kalonji / Black Seed)

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