Kalonji – Nigella Seeds:

 

 

Nigella seeds (also known as Black Cumin Seeds or Kalonji) originated in Southern Asia, Southern Europe, and North America. They have been utilized for decades to advance wellness. The seed oil is thought to have been utilized by Cleopatra as a beauty help and by Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, as a hepatic (liver) and digestive aid.

 

Useful As

• Allium flavoring and black pepper undertones give nigella seeds their robust, slightly bitter flavor. Their shape, which is more triangular than oval, makes them distinct from black sesame seeds.
• Nigella seeds, like other spices, are used in a variety of traditional, herbal, and traditional treatments. They have a long history of being used to treat everything from high blood pressure and breathing issues to flatulence.

 

It is mostly used as top seasoning ingredient particularly in some Indian Flat Breads like Nan, also used in various salad dressings in western as well as oriental cuisine.

It is used as flavoring agent after roasting in various curries.

 

Specification of Nigella Seed:

 

Quality :	Single Sortex, Double Sortex
Moisture :	8% Max
Admixture :	1% Max
Broken / Damaged :	1%  Approx
Packaging	30 Kg PP bags OR as per customer requirements

 

Health Benefits:

• Improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Suppress oxidation
• Decrease blood pressure and blood sugar levels after fasting
• Can be used as an antihypertensive, liver tonic, diuretics, digestive, anti-diarrheal, appetite stimulant, analgesic, anti-bacterial, and in skin disorders

In honor of their ability to bring about healing and restoration, they are also known as “seeds of blessings.”