Black Seed Oil Profile

Botanical Name- Nigella sativa
Origin- USA
Extraction- Cold pressed from whole seeds
Shelf life- 6 months
Kosher Certified- No
Notes- Also known as Black Cumin oil, Black oil, or Black seed oil. Best if kept stored in a temperature controlled environment. Refrigeration is not necessary but recommended to help increase stability.
Skin exposure to the undiluted oil will cause irritation to those with sensitivities. Not to be used while pregnant. Seeds are cultivated in Turkey/Egypt and sent to the USA for extraction and the material has tested pesticide residue free. For food and dietary use only.

Specifications
Color- Deep Amber/Dark
Odor- Characteristic with upper tones
Acid Value- 0.6
Peroxide Value- Less then <0.5
Non-Saponifiables-
Saponification Value- 183-195
Iodine Value- 110-125
Specific Gravity-

pH- 4.16

Fatty Acids
Oleic- 64%
Palmitic- 11.7%
Linoleic- 12%
Linolenic- 70%      

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