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Black Cumin Seeds

Nigella sativa Allergen-Free
Black Cumin Seeds

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Ranunculaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Indian|Middle Eastern|North African
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Nigella sativa plant seeds

¿Qué es Black Cumin Seeds?

Small, tear-shaped black seeds with a pungent, slightly bitter, and peppery flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

¿A qué sabe Black Cumin Seeds?

Black Cumin Seeds tiene un sabor pungent, peppery, slightly bitter, earthy, nutty con aromas aromatic, slightly smoky, onion-like.

Taste
Pungent, Peppery, Slightly bitter, Earthy, Nutty
Texture
Crunchy (when whole), gritty (when ground)
Aroma
Aromatic, Slightly smoky, Onion-like
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 tsp (2g)
Calories344 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat0.6 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein16 g
Total Carbohydrate52 g
Dietary Fiber40 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium1860 mg
Iron10.5 mg
Potassium1788 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Dry-roasting black cumin seeds briefly before adding them to dishes enhances their nutty, onion-like aroma and reduces their bitterness, making their flavor more pronounced.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Black Cumin Seeds

El mejor sustituto para Black Cumin Seeds es Nigella Seeds, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Often interchangeable, Nigella sativa is precisely what most call 'black cumin seeds' commercially. Offers the same characteristic flavor.

Sustitutos para Black Cumin Seeds con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Nigella Seeds Mejor 1:1 Often interchangeable, Nigella sativa is precisely what most call 'black cumin seeds' commercially. Offers the same characteristic flavor.
Regular Cumin Seeds 1/2:1 Provides an earthy undertone, but lacks the specific peppery and bitter notes of black cumin. Use with a touch of black pepper.
Black Sesame Seeds 1:1 Offers a visual similarity and nutty crunch, but no flavor resemblance. Good for garnish when flavor isn't paramount.
Mustard Seeds (ground) 1/4:1 Can provide a pungent, peppery kick, but will significantly alter the flavor profile. Best for curries where other spices can balance.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Black Cumin Seeds

Look for whole, unbroken seeds with a rich, dark color and distinct aroma.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Black Cumin Seeds?

  • Lentils
  • potatoes
  • eggplant
  • chicken
  • lamb
  • flatbreads
  • pickles
  • curries
  • chutneys.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Black Cumin Seeds?

Pungent|Peppery|Slightly bitter|Earthy|Nutty Aromatic|Slightly smoky|Onion-like

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Black Cumin Seeds?

El mejor sustituto es Nigella Seeds (1:1). Often interchangeable, Nigella sativa is precisely what most call 'black cumin seeds' commercially. Offers the same characteristic flavor.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Black Cumin Seeds?

Look for whole, unbroken seeds with a rich, dark color and distinct aroma.

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