| Characteristic | Detail |
| Product Name | Premium Bagmati Food Kalonji Seeds (Black Cumin) |
| Botanical Source | Nigella sativa L. (Seeds) |
| Form | Whole, small, angular, three-sided seeds |
| Appearance | Jet black color; rough surface; approximately 1-3 mm in size. |
| Aroma & Taste | Strong, warm, slightly bitter, peppery, and subtly smoky/earthy. |
| Packaging | Sealed, moisture-proof packaging to protect the fixed and essential oils. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry, and dark environment. |
Quality Parameters & Purity (FSSAI Compliant)
Our Kalonji Seeds are graded for high purity and optimal volatile oil content, ensuring maximum flavor and quality.
| Parameter | Specification (Premium Grade) | Standard |
| Purity | 99.5% Minimum | Kore International (Highest Commercial Grade) |
| Extraneous Matter | ≤0.5% Maximum | FSSAI Compliant |
| Moisture Content | ≤8.0% Maximum | Ensures excellent shelf life |
| Volatile Oil Content | ≥1.5% Minimum | Essential for flavor (Thymoquinone) |
| Fixed Oil Content | ≥30.0% Minimum | Key nutritional component |
| Total Ash | ≤5.0% Maximum (on dry basis) | Indicator of cleanliness |
| Broken/Shriveled Seeds | ≤2.0% Maximum | Visual Inspection |
Quality Assurance: Certified & High Standard Control
Our end-to-end quality process ensures purity and potency from harvest to packaging:
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Certified Quality: Bagmati Food’s Kalonji Seeds are FSSAI Certified and compliant with all national food safety and quality regulations.
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Controlled Processing: Quality is controlled from the planting until the packaging process according to our high standard quality:
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Sourcing: Sourced from major growing regions (e.g., Rajasthan, Bihar, West Bengal) known for producing high-quality Nigella sativa.
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Cleaning: The seeds undergo advanced mechanical and Double Sortex cleaning processes to achieve superior purity and remove all extraneous matter.
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Drying: Dried carefully to the ideal moisture level to preserve the oil composition and prevent clumping or spoilage.
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Purity Guarantee: Guaranteed to be free from foreign edible seeds (like true Cumin or Black Caraway), non-GMO, and free from artificial additives, ensuring a pure, authentic product.
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