Botanical Name Arachis hypogaea
Taste Typical
Odor Odourless, no foreign odours
Color Typical, beige/yellow typical
Production area 6000 Tons
Packing White polypropylene packaging bag of 25 kg y 50 kg
Loading 20 feet: 19 metric tonnes
Analysis Values
Purity 99.70% min
Oil content 48.00% max
Moisture 5.00% max
Black cumin is a part of the buttercup family and the seeds are dark, thin, and crescent-shaped when whole. The seeds have been used for many centuries in the Middle East, the Mediterranean and India. Today, black cumin seeds are used as a seasoning spice in different cuisines across the world due to their nutty flavor. Besides their culinary uses, black cumin seeds also have a wealth of important health benefits and are one of the most cherished medicinal seeds in history.
The seeds of the black cumin plant contain over 100 chemical compounds, including some yet to be identified. In addition to what is believed to be the primary active ingredient, crystalline nigellone, black cumin seeds contain: thymoquinone, beta sitosterol, myristic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, protein, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folic acid, calcium, iron, copper, zinc, and phosphorous.
One of the initial oil seeds known to humankind, sesame seeds have been widely employed in culinary as well as in traditional medicines for their nutritive, preventive, and curative properties. Sesame is an important source of phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins, and dietary fiber with potential anti-cancer as well as health promoting properties.
Sesame plant is a tall annual herb in the Pedaliaceae family, which grows extensively in Asia, particularly in Burma, China, and India. It is also one of the chief commercial crops in Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia. Scientific name: Sesamum indicum.
Flavorful, crunchy sesame seeds are widely considered as healthy foods. 100 grams of seeds carry 573 calories. Although, much of its calorie comes from fats, sesame contains several notable health-benefiting nutrients, minerals, antioxidants and vitamins.
The seeds are especially rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acid, oleic acid, which comprises of up to 50% of fatty acids in them. Oleic acid helps lower LDL or "bad cholesterol" and increases HDL or "good cholesterol" in the blood. Research studies suggest that Mediterranean diet which is rich in mono-unsaturated fats may help prevent coronary artery disease, and stroke by favoring healthy serum lipid profile.
Price : INR 250.00 / Kilogram
Business Type : Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier
Product Details
Packaging Type : Plastic Packet
Usage : Food And Medicine
Specialities ; Long Shelf Life, Good Quality
Certification ; FSSAI Certified
Cultivation Type : Natural
Shelf Life : 1 Year
Processing Type : Raw
Drying Process : Sun Dried
Country of Origin : India
Preferred Buyer From
Application : Agricultural, Making Oil
Cultivation Type : Natural
Shelf Life : 1year
Color : Black
Form : Seeds
Packaging Type : Gunny Bag, Pastic Packet
Packaging Size : 50kg
Country of Origin : India
Preferred Buyer From
Nigella Sativa seeds / Black Cumin / Black Cumin Seeds / Black Seed / Black Seed Black Cumin
Family: Ranunculaceae
Botanical name: Nigella Sativa
Origin: Egypt
Packing: 25 kg bags
Hs Code: 1207990029
Common names: Black Cumin l Habbatussauda l Nigella Sativa l Nigella Herb l Nigella Sativa Plant.
Ancient Egyptian and Nigella Sativa:
Ancient Egyptians were among the first who use Nigella sativa. They used its oil to nourish the skin.
Besides bulk Nigella Sativa is used to improve digestion and as a cure for many problems and diseases.
Ancient Egyptians were the first to use Nigella Sativa's black seeds as a spice as it was an important component in many dishes.
Pharaoh's main doctor always had in his bag a bowl of Black Seeds handy as he used them in curing many diseases such as colds, toothache, headaches, and many infections.
Archaeologists have found a bottle of this ancient medicine in preparation for life after death at Tutankhamun's grave.
Black cumin has been called Habbatul barakah in Arabic culture since 3300 years ago. That means seeds of blessing. Prophet Muhammad also advised to use of Black cumin; he said that it is a medicine for all illnesses except death.
