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Product description

Obtained from the ripe seeds of the black cumin plant (Nigella sativa L.), which belongs to the crowfoot or buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). Its ripe seeds have a fatty oil content ranging between 30 and 35 percent and an essential oil content of up to 2 percent. Although originally native to Egypt, black cumin is now mainly cultivated in Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and India.
Characteristic properties
  • Especially high content of the essential linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2)
  • High content of natural vitamin E
Areas of application for food
A spicy oil that is used for cooking as well as to dress up saladsDue to the high content of the essential linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2), Black Cumin Oil can be used as a nutritional supplement
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Categories Additives incl. Flavourings & ColoursAnti-caking agentsFatty acids

Fats & OilsFats & Oils - AnimalFish oil

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