Wellbear Black Cumin Oil Cold Pressed - 250 ml

Wellbear Black Cumin Oil Cold Pressed is a 100% oil pressed from black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa), cold-pressed and unrefined in a Polish oil mill. Its deep golden-brown colour and bold, peppery flavour with a distinct bitterness come from minimal processing - a natural sediment at the bottom of the bottle is normal, just shake before use. Best drizzled over cold dishes, or blended into honey, yogurt or juice to ease into the taste.

About the product

Wellbear Black Cumin Oil Cold Pressed is a 100% oil made from black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa), cold-pressed in a Polish oil mill. Black cumin, also known as black seed, has been used for centuries as a spice across the Middle East and North Africa - the oil is extracted from its tiny black seeds.

The oil is unrefined and unfiltered, which gives it a deep golden-brown colour and a bold flavour: sharp, peppery, with a strong bitterness. This isn't a mild oil and doesn't pretend to be - it's easiest to get used to paired with something sweet, such as honey, plain yogurt or fruit juice. A fine sediment from seed particles may settle at the bottom of the bottle; simply shake before use.

• Single ingredient - 100% black cumin seed oil
• Cold-pressed in a Polish oil mill, without heat treatment
• Unrefined and unfiltered - hence the colour, bitterness and natural sediment
• High in unsaturated fatty acids - 84 g per 100 g
• No preservatives or additives, vegan

NRV - Nutrient Reference Value based on an average adult's diet (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Your requirements may vary.

* No established Nutrient Reference Value

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are unsaturated fats, and together they make up 84 g of every 100 g of this oil.

Intended use

An oil for cold dishes: salads and slaws, lemon, orange or honey dressings, chilled soups, vegetable spreads and dips. The bitterness of black cumin balances sweetness well, so the oil also works well in fruit yogurt or a smoothie. Add to cooked dishes only after they have cooled. Not suitable for frying, baking or cooking - high heat degrades the polyunsaturated fatty acids and spoils the flavour. Vegan.

Suggested use

Adults: 1 tablespoon (12 g) daily, ideally with a meal. Children from age 3: up to 1 teaspoon daily. Children aged 1 to 3: 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon daily - for this age group, agree the amount with a doctor. Because of the pronounced bitterness, start with a smaller amount and mix the oil into yogurt, a smoothie, fruit juice or honey. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use. The oil is also sometimes used externally for skin and hair care.

Storage

Before opening, store in a cool, dark place. After opening, keep refrigerated (4-10°C) and use within 2-3 months - unrefined oil oxidises on exposure to light, heat and air. Keep the bottle tightly closed, in its original dark glass. The best-before date also serves as the batch number and is printed on the label.

Ingredients

Black cumin seed oil 100%, cold-pressed.

Allergen advice

May contain traces of gluten, nuts (including peanuts), mustard and sesame - the product is made on a shared production line at the oil mill. Do not use if allergic to black cumin.