Black Cumin Seeds
Product Description
Revered for over 2,000 years across ancient Egyptian and Ayurvedic traditions, Black Cumin (Nigella Sativa) is a nutritional powerhouse. At FitTree International, we source only the finest, nutrient-dense seeds to deliver this potent superfood in its purest form. Naturally rich in Thymoquinone (TQ), powerful antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, our Black Cumin Seeds are designed to support a vibrant, balanced lifestyle from the inside out.
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Physical & Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Small, angular, black seeds |
| Color | Jet black |
| Size | 1mm to 3mm |
| Purity | 99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter | 0.5% max |
| Admixture | 0.5% max |
| Moisture Content | 6% to 8% max |
| Odor | Strong, aromatic, slightly peppery smell |
| Broken Seeds | 1% max |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Moisture Content | 6% to 8% max |
| Volatile Oil Content | 1% to 2% |
| Fixed Oil Content | 30% to 35% |
| Total Ash | 5% max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 1.5% max |
| Protein Content | 20% to 25% |
| Saponin Content | Less than 1% |
| Pesticide Residue | As per international standards |
| Microbial Load | As per food safety standards |
Packaging & Shipping Details
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Packing:
- Food-grade poly bags, PP Bags, or paper bags
- Standard Sizes: 10kg, 25kg, 50kg, or customized packing
- 20 FT Container: 14 Metric Tons (MT)
- 40 FT Container: 26 Metric Tons (MT)
Product Description
Unlock the power of nature with FitTree's Premium Black Cumin Seeds, harvested from the finest crops to ensure maximum potency and aroma. Often confused with Bunium persicum (Shahi Jeera), our true Nigella sativa seeds are the gold standard for the global spice and nutraceutical industries.
Known for their distinct nigellone and Thymoquinone content, these seeds are not just a staple spice but a rapidly growing superfood ingredient demanded by the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors worldwide.
Key Features & Health Benefits
- High Oil Content: Guaranteed volatile oil content rich in Thymoquinone, essential for high-grade Black Seed Oil extraction.
- Sortex Cleaned: Mechanically cleaned and color-sorted to achieve up to 99.5% purity, free from dust, stones, and foreign matter.
- Authentic Flavor Profile: Pungent, slightly bitter, and peppery flavor—ideal for bakery toppings, curry blends, and pickling spices.
- Traceability: Sourced directly from trusted growers with full traceability from farm to port.
- Versatile Application: Perfect for spice blends, bakery products, oil extraction, and herbal supplements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Black Cumin Seeds — answered by our export team.
99–99.5% purity, foreign matter below 0.5%, other seeds below 0.5%, split/damaged below 2%, and moisture below 9% per ASTA and Spices Board India specifications. Machine-cleaned and sortex color-sorted grades available.
Minimum 2.5–4.5% volatile oil with cuminaldehyde at 25–35% of oil, verified by GC-MS at NABL labs. Gujarat Unjha origin cumin consistently delivers the highest cuminaldehyde content in the world.
MOQ is 500 kg to 1 MT. A 20 ft container holds 16–18 MT. Trial orders of 250 kg accepted for first-time verified buyers.
Pesticide residues (EU MRL compliant), aflatoxin (below 10 ppb), heavy metals, adulteration testing (grass seeds, mineral matter), and microbiological parameters — NABL lab COA per batch.
5 kg, 10 kg, 25 kg, and 50 kg PP, paper, and jute bags. Private label retail packs (50 g, 100 g, 250 g, and 500 g pouches) available above 500 kg. Vacuum-sealed packs for premium grades offered.
Primarily sourced from Unjha (Gujarat) — the world's largest cumin trading market — and Rajasthan. Indian cumin is smaller, more aromatic, and higher in cuminaldehyde than Iranian or Turkish varieties. Single-origin and blended grades available.
