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This product is Halal certified. All ingredients and production processes comply with Islamic dietary requirements.
Nature's Blends WHOLESALE PREMIUM ETHIOPIAN BLACK SEEDS (100g) are whole, unprocessed Nigella sativa seeds sourced from premium Ethiopian highland cultivation. These are the raw seeds from which our cold-pressed black seed oil is extracted — available here in whole seed form for direct culinary or supplemental use. Ethiopian Nigella sativa seeds are cultivated at high altitude in the Tigray and Amhara regions of Ethiopia, where the growing conditions — intense sunlight, well-drained soils, and significant temperature variation between day and night — produce seeds with characteristically high thymoquinone (TQ) concentrations. The seeds have a distinctive, slightly bitter, pungent flavour with notes of oregano, black pepper, and onion — they are used extensively in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and North African cooking.
Our Nigella sativa seeds are grown in the Ethiopian highlands at altitudes between 1,800 and 2,400 metres above sea level. At this altitude, the plant experiences higher UV radiation and cooler overnight temperatures, which are understood to promote higher concentrations of thymoquinone and other bioactive compounds in the seeds. Ethiopia has been cultivating Nigella sativa as both a food crop and oil crop for centuries. The seeds are harvested once per year, cleaned, dried, and exported whole — no processing beyond cleaning and drying is applied.
Black seeds (Nigella sativa) have a long history in Middle Eastern, South Asian, and North African cuisines. They are used whole or lightly toasted on bread — particularly naan, pita, and Turkish breads — as well as in rice dishes, curries, pickles, and spice blends including Egyptian dukkah and Bengali panch phoron. The seeds can also be lightly ground and sprinkled on food. In supplemental use, a common intake is 1–2 teaspoons per day taken directly, with honey, or stirred into warm water.
100% Whole Nigella sativa (Black) Seeds. Ethiopian highland origin. No additives, no preservatives, no coatings. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Naturally gluten-free.
| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,404 kJ / 336 kcal |
| Fat | 21 g |
| of which Saturates | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| of which Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Fibre | 12.5 g |
| Protein | 17.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Food product and food supplement. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If pregnant or on blood-thinning medication, consult your GP. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Best used within 12 months of opening.
