Organic Black Cumin Seed Oil
- Product Information
- Product : Black Cumin Seed Oil
- Latin : Nigella sativa
- Constituents/ Plant Part : Seed Oil
- CAS Number : N/A
- EINECS Number : N/A
- INCI Name : Nigella sativa or Nigella sativa seed oil
- Cultivation Technique : Organic
- Country of Origin 1 : Egypt
- Country of Origin 2 : Pressed In Germany
- Organic Certification Body : Soil Association
- Production Process : Extracted from black cumin seed by cold pressing Max. temp 40?C, then filtered to produce a clear oil.
- *Please note that the country of origin may differ from that specified due to seasonal shortages
- Organoleptic Description
- Appearance : Clear yellow oil
- Aroma : Aromatic typical of product
- Flavour : Typical spicy, bitter
- Physical Characteristics
- Miristic Acid : 0.1 - 0.4
- Palmitic Acid : 10.0 - 15.0
- Palmitoleic Acid : 0.10 - 0.40
- Oleic Acid : 17.0 - 25.0
- Linoleic Acid : 54.0 - 60.0
- Linolenic Acid : 0.10 - 0.40
- Stearic Acid : 2.0 - 5.0
- Arachidic Acid : 0.10 - 0.40
- Eicosana Acid : 0.20 - 0.40
- Fatty Acid Profile (Major Acids) % - Typical Values
- Physical Characteristics
- Free Fatty Acid % : No Data
- Peroxide Value (meq/kg) : 40.0 (because of hydroperoxides)
- Iodine Value : No Data
- Relative Density : 0.92 @ 20°C
- Refractive Index : No Data
- This data is provided for your information only. It is based on technical information currently available and is not all-inclusive.
- This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied.
- Shelf Life
- 12 months under unopened conditions from date of purchase.
- Once opened, up to 12 months dependant upon the conditions of storage.
- Packaging
- 180kg drums unless otherwise specified
- Recommended Storage
- Protect from exposure to, light, moisture and pests.
- Do not expose to extreme temperatures and keep tightly sealed.
- Organic Certification
- Organic Partners is certified by the Soil Association for the importation, processing and distribution of the named product.
- Soil Association Certification Number : P9397
- Declaration
- I declare that the information given is believed to be correct as of the date : 29 Jan 2007
- Name: Mike Brook
- Position: Managing Director
