Nigella sativa
제품 · Nigella sativa
Retour à Nos huilesVIRGIN NIGELLA OIL · NIGELLA SATIVA · GHARB, MOROCCO · B2B EXPORT
0.5–1.5%
Thymoquinone
batch-tested
Gharb
Origin
traceable plot
0
Intermediary
field → press
Nigella sativa
Spécifications
Plages typiques du produit. Ces valeurs ne remplacent pas le certificat d’analyse (CoA) d’un lot.
Profil en acides gras
Acide linoléique
Acide oléique
Acide palmitique
Acide alpha-linolénique
| Fatty acid | Name | Content |
|---|---|---|
| Acide linoléique | C18:2 | 50 – 60 % |
| Acide oléique | C18:1 | 18 – 24 % |
| Acide palmitique | C16:0 | 12 – 14 % |
| Acide alpha-linolénique | C18:3 | 0,5 – 1,5 % |
Detailed profile and virtues documented in the sections below.
MARKET CONTEXT · BLACK SEED · 2024–2030
≈ $33M
Global market · 2024
(360iResearch, 2025)
≈ $53M
Projection · 2030
(360iResearch, 2025)
8.3%
CAGR (cosmetics 9.2%)
(360iResearch, 2025)
0.5–1.5%
Thymoquinone · per batch
(Folk Oils CoA · 2025–2026 lots)
Nutraceutical and cosmetic demand for black seed is rising, yet the market still blends Nigella sativa, black cumin and black sesame under the same name. Folk Oils presses true nigella from the Gharb and doses thymoquinone on every batch : the marker that separates functional actives from substitutes.
If your supplier cannot provide batch thymoquinone dosing, that question deserves to be asked before any B2B contract.
THREE BLACK SEEDS, ONLY ONE IS THE TRUE NIGELLA
This is one of the most common confusions in the global vegetable oil market. Three very different plants are sold under the same name, “black seed”, “black seed”, “nigella”, even though their botanical, chemical and therapeutic profiles have practically nothing in common.
This confusion is not innocent: it allows products of less functional value to be sold under the halo of reputation of the real Nigella sativa.
At Folk Oils, we leave no ambiguity. The seed that we press is Nigella sativa L., identified botanically, cultivated in the Gharb region of Morocco, and each batch of which is subjected to an analysis of the thymoquinone content, the chemical marker which distinguishes true nigella from its substitutes. If your current supplier is unable to provide you with this analytical assay, the question is worth asking.
Real nigella vs common substitutes
Nigella of Damascus · Folk Oils
Black cumin (often confused)
Black sesame (often confused)
| Product | Species | Thymoquinone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigella of Damascus · Folk Oils | Nigella sativa L. · Ranunculaceae | Present, exclusive marker | Real nigella |
| Black cumin (often confused) | Bunium persicum / Carum carvi · Apiaceae | Absent | Aromatic spice, not Nigella |
| Black sesame (often confused) | Sesamum indicum var. black | Absent | Lipid profile = white sesame |
“In the black seed is a cure for all evil except death. », Hadith Sahih Bukhari n°5688 · Sahih Muslim n°2215. This text refers to Nigella sativa and to it alone.
GHARB REGION · MOROCCO · NIGELLA SATIVA
A land which concentrates assets, deep loamy soils, temperate Atlantic climate, irrigation by the Sebou and Beth wadis.
Gharb
Traceable single origin
0
Intermediate field → press
100%
Nigella sativa L. batch confirmed
T.Q.
Certified batch dosage
The Gharb region, an alluvial plain in northwest Morocco, is one of the most fertile agricultural lands in North Africa. Its thermal amplitude favors the concentration of active ingredients in the seed, in particular thymoquinone, the content of which is directly linked to the growing conditions.
We work directly with small farmers, farming families, knowledge of the land passed down from generation to generation. No intermediary collector, no aggregator anonymizing the origins. Each batch of seeds is identified by its producer, its plot and its harvest date before entering our press.
The Gharb seed gives an oil with one of the highest thymoquinone content of Moroccan origins, a marker that we systematically measure and communicate to each customer.
THE ACTIVE MARKER OF NIGELLA SATIVA
Thymoquinone (TQ) is the main bioactive compound in Nigella sativa. Absent from black cumin, absent from black sesame, exclusive chemical marker.
Scientific literature reports properties studied in vitro and, for some, in controlled clinical trials : without constituting a health claim for your finished products. Synthesis reference: thymoquinone review (link below).
The TQ concentration depends on three cumulative factors: the botanical authenticity of the seed, the growing and terroir conditions (soil, climate, agronomic practices), and the extraction method. Cold pressing preserves the thymoquinone intact. Solvent extraction or thermal distillation degrades it. These three parameters are under our direct control, from the plot to the press.
Review : thymoquinone and Nigella sativa (Phytomedicine, 2017)
We don't sell promises. We deliver an oil whose thymoquinone is measured, certified and traceable to the Gharb field.
Traditional use and experimental research : each product claim must be sourced and validated regulatorily.
01 · ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Experimental work reports modulation of pro-inflammatory pathways (COX-2, NF-κB). Any product claim requires regulatory validation in your target market.
02 · IMMUNOMODULATOR
Experimental data on innate and adaptive immune response are reported in peer-reviewed literature : not a health claim without a dedicated study.
03 · ANTIOXIDANT
Antioxidant activity studied in vitro. Cautious positioning recommended for cosmetic and nutraceutical use.
04 · METABOLIC
Metabolic parameters studied in published controlled trials : do not extrapolate without country-specific regulatory dossier.
05 · RESPIRATORY
Traditional use and preclinical work on the respiratory sphere : formulations and claims to validate per jurisdiction.
06 · SKIN
Topical applications studied in experimental dermatology research. Linoleic richness for skin barrier : without implicit therapeutic claim.
NUTRACEUTICALS & HEALTH
Encapsulation soft gel capsules, functional oils, well-being formulas. Thymoquinone dosed in batches to standardize your formulas : claim dossiers to build per market.
ACTIVE COSMETICS
Antioxidant active for sensitive skin and anti-aging care : no therapeutic claim (acne, eczema) without regulatory validation. Compatible with Cosmos/Ecocert ranges.
PREMIUM AGRI-FOOD
Virgin oil for nutritional well-being, organic groceries, natural medicine. Niche with high perceived value among informed consumers.
Falsification and substitution are commonplace: a significant portion of “black seed” or “nigella” oils contain another oil, diluted nigella, or species of the Nigella genus which are not Nigella sativa.
Folk Oils removes this risk at the root. We buy the seed directly from producers we know by name. The seed enters our identified press and leaves with a certificate of analysis attesting to the presence and concentration of thymoquinone, which the traditional trading chain is structurally incapable of guaranteeing.
OUR CHAIN VS TRADITIONAL MARKET
Folk Oils
Farmer Gharb → press → you
vs market
Farmer → collector → broker → you
Risk
Mixture · lost origin
Direct contracts with small farmers, without intermediary collectors. The entire purchase price goes to the grower who planted, cared for and harvested the seed.
Stable purchase price and higher than the local market, condition of agronomic quality and thymoquinone content.
Traceability plot by plot, supply chain due diligence covered at source.
Support for good practices, reduction of inputs, irrigation control, optimized harvest dates to maximize TQ.
Operational CSR model: origin, farmer, date, TQ content, included in our contracts and our analytical transparency.
Receive the complete technical sheet with thymoquinone dosage per batch, Nigella sativa botanical confirmation, analytical profile and B2B pricing conditions. Response in less than 48 hours.
Maroc, chaîne courte maîtrisée, traçabilité lot par lot, transformation et contrôle sur notre plateforme industrielle (Nouaceur).
Nom botanique / INCI : Nigella sativa
Packaging: 25 kg, 200 L, IBC 1,000 L. Food grades and GMP on request.
Volumes industriels, OEM ou private label : notre équipe export répond sous 24 h ouvrées.
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각 로트에 기술 파일, CoA 예시, 감사에 맞춘 추적성을 동봉할 수 있습니다. 평균 48시간 이내 응답.
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Fiches, grades et pages utiles pour qualifier un sourcing voisin — sans remplacer une demande de devis.
Avant commande
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The published MOQ for Folk Oils black seed oil is 200 kg. Pack sizes: 25 kg, 200 L and 1,000 L IBC.
Yes. The CoA includes batch-dosed thymoquinone, with botanical confirmation of Nigella sativa. Technical sheet on request.
Food and GMP grades are offered on request, with analytical documentation per batch.
Quote response within 24 business hours. Sample shipped within 5 business days.
Origin Gharb, Morocco, from smallholders, cold pressed with plot-level traceability. Control and shipping from the Folk Oils industrial platform in Nouaceur.
Receive the sheet with thymoquinone dosage per batch, Nigella sativa confirmation and B2B conditions. Response within 48 hours.
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