Nigella sativa (commonly Kalonji in South Asia, Habba Sawda / حبة السوداء in GCC) carries significant cultural and nutraceutical demand. The seed contains thymoquinone (TQ) — a phytochemical of interest for inflammation, immunity, and metabolic-health applications.
Kohenoor International sources from Pakistani cultivation in Sindh and Punjab, with sortex cleaning to 99% purity and SGS lab verification of TQ content (typically 0.4–1.2% in essential-oil fraction). Pakistani Nigella tends to deliver higher TQ content than Egyptian commodity grade, supporting nutraceutical premium pricing.
Certifications: HACCP for food safety, Halal (PHA/SANHA/JIC), SGS COA per shipment. Pesticide screen against EU MRL panel, aflatoxin B1/B2/G1/G2 within EU limits.
Primary buyer profiles: (1) Tibb-e-Nabawi traders in GCC — premium retail packaging in 250g–1kg; (2) Nutraceutical encapsulators in EU/UK — bulk cold-press grade; (3) Bangladesh and Indonesia food-supplement manufacturers; (4) Egyptian re-exporters serving North Africa.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Species | Nigella sativa |
| Common names | Black cumin, Kalonji, Habba Sawda |
| Origin zones | Sindh + Punjab |
| Purity | 99% |
| Thymoquinone (TQ) content | 0.4–1.2% in oil |
| Certifications | HACCP, Halal, SGS |
| MOQ | 1 × 20ft FCL or 200 kg mixed |
| Primary markets | GCC, Indonesia, Bangladesh, UK, Egypt |
| Contact | WhatsApp +92-310-492-9292 |
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