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" (a phrase attributed to Islamic tradition)
- 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
PRODUCT CHARACTERSTICS:
| PHYSICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS | CHEMICAL PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Particle Size | 1.5mm | Purity | 98% |
| Flavor & Odour | Aromatic and characteristic | Moisture | NMT 12% |
| Appearance | Black seeds with tiny white specks | Ash Content | NMT 10% |
| Cleanliness | Machine cleanend & sortex cleanend | Acid Insoluble Ash | NMT 2% |
| Metal Detection (minimum) | – Ferrous 2.0mm – Non Ferrous 2.5mm – Stainless Steel 2.5mm | ||
| Testing shall be with reference to the | |||
| MICROBIOLOGY PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
| Total Plate Count (cfu/gm) | < 10 7 cfu/g. |
| Salmonella (in 375 gms) | Absent |
| Yeast and Mold (cfu/gm) | < 10 3 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 | 18 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.
