SHAHI JEERA – KALA JEERA – BLACK CUMIN SEEDS – BUNIUM PERSICUM

Shahi jeera or bunium persicum are a type of spice used while making masalas or spice-mixes owing to its stronger flavor (relatively to cumin seeds), for e.g. garam masala. The seed of a shahi jeera is longer, thinner and darker in colour as compared to plain cumin seeds or jeera. The seeds also contain many vital vitamins like A, E, C as well as a number of B-complex vitamins. Black cumin has its origins in Egypt, Iran and North India Kashmir (which today is split between India, Pakistan and China) and Pakistan.

Black Cumin’s botanical name is Carum persicum Boiss. The most common Indic name (Indic refers to India or the Indian subcontinent) for this spice is kala jira, which translates to “black cumin”. Black Cumin is often confused with a completely unrelated spice nigella (which is also known as black caraway or onion seed).

Other Names:

Cumin noir, Himali jira, Kala jeera, Kala jira, Kashmiri jira, Shahi jira, Shahajira, Kashmir zireh, Koshur zur, Kalazira, Shah zira, Kala Jeera, Shahi Jira.

Safety Information:

• For Natural Taste & Freshness, Keep it in cool and dry place.
• Avoid direct Sunlight & Do not Refrigerate.
• Store the contents in an Airtight Container after opening the package.
• All herbal medicine should be used under Medical Supervision only.