حبة البركة

🌿 Black Seed (Nigella Sativa)

Also known as: Black Cumin, Nigella, Kalonji, Habbat Al Baraka, حبة البركة

📝 General Description

Black seed comes from the Nigella sativa plant and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and culinary practices. These small, crescent-shaped black seeds are known for their pungent aroma, bitter taste, and remarkable health benefits. They are widely used as a spice, oil ingredient, and natural remedy.

🔬 Physical Properties

Color: Jet black

Shape: Oval, slightly curved seeds

Odor: Strong, pungent, aromatic

Taste: Bitter, peppery, with a hint of nutmeg

Moisture Content: ≤ 8%

Purity: ≥ 99%

Foreign Matter: ≤ 0.3%

Oil Content: 30%–40% (cold-pressed)

🧪 Chemical Properties

Thymoquinone Content: 0.4%–1.5% (primary active compound)

Fixed Oil Content: 30%–40%

Volatile Oil Content: 1%–2%

Protein Content: 20%–25%

pH (aqueous extract): 5.5 – 6.5

🍽️ Nutritional Information (per 100g) (approximate)

Energy: 450–490 kcal

Protein: 20–22 g

Fat: 30–35 g

Carbohydrates: 25–30 g

Fiber: 8–10 g

Calcium: 150–200 mg

Iron: 9–12 mg

Magnesium: 260–280 mg

✅ Quality Standards

Compliant with international food safety standards (ISO, HACCP, FDA)

Free from additives, chemicals, and artificial colors

Carefully cleaned and graded for purity and oil content

Non-GMO, non-irradiated

🧫 Microbiological Standards

Total Plate Count: < 100,000 cfu/g

Yeast & Mold: < 1,000 cfu/g

E. coli: Negative

Salmonella: Absent in 25g

Coliforms: < 100 cfu/g

📦 Packaging & Storage

Packaging: Available in polypropylene bags, paper sacks, or custom packs

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture

Shelf Life: 18 to 24 months under proper storage conditions

Origin: Egypt

🍛 Applications

Culinary spice in breads, pickles, cheeses, and savory dishes

Ingredient in traditional herbal medicine

Cold-pressed for black seed oil

Used in cosmetics and skincare for anti-inflammatory benefits

Immune system support and digestive aid

📞 Contact

Eng. NADA HEMDAN, export official

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