Black cumin oilseed, also known as Nigella sativa, is a small, crescent-shaped black seed cultivated for its potent oil and medicinal properties. Revered in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, black cumin seeds are now widely recognized in the global food and health industries for their high concentration of bioactive compounds. The seeds are primarily cold-pressed to produce black cumin seed oil, which is rich in thymoquinone and other antioxidants. Black cumin oilseeds are also used in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and as a natural preservative ingredient in food manufacturing.
Black cumin oilseed serves a diverse range of industries: