Black Cumin Seeds (Kalonji)
Physical Specifications
| Parameter |
Range/Specification |
| Appearance |
Small, angular, black seeds |
| Color |
Jet black |
| Size |
1mm to 3mm |
| Purity |
99% to 99.5% |
| Foreign Matter |
0.5% max |
| Admixture |
0.5% max |
| Moisture Content |
6% to 8% max |
| Odor |
Strong, aromatic, slightly peppery smell |
| Broken Seeds |
1% max |
Chemical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Moisture Content |
6% to 8% max |
| Total Ash |
5% max |
| Acid Insoluble Ash |
1.5% max |
| Volatile Oil Content |
1% to 2% |
| Fixed Oil Content |
30% to 35% |
| Protein Content |
20% to 25% |
| Saponin Content |
Less than 1% |
| Pesticide Residue |
As per international standards |
| Microbial Load |
As per food safety standards |
Grades of Black Cumin Seeds (Kalonji)
| Grade |
Description |
| Premium Grade |
99.5% (highly cleaned and uniform) |
| Regular Grade |
99% (moderately cleaned) |
| Commercial Grade |
98% (used in bulk or industrial use) |
