Introduction to Black Cumin (Nigella sativa): Chemistry, Technology, Functionality and Applications (original) (raw)

Black cumin (Nigella sativa) seeds: Chemistry, Technology, Functionality, and Applications, 2020

Abstract

Nigella sativa L. (botanical family, Ranunculaceae) is one of the most admired medical oilseeds in history. Nigella sativa seeds have been mentioned in the words of the Prophet Mohammed. Nigella sativa seeds contain active phytochemicals (i.e., phenolics, thymoquinone, fatty acids, tocols, sterols, polar lipids, amino acids…etc) with diverse biological effects. Functional extracts, essential oil, and fixed oil from Nigella sativa have been used in novel foods, nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. Nigella sativa is evident to promote health and it might serve to be a novel source for modern phytomedicine. Recently, black cumin has become an important topic for research worldwide. This book project aims to build a multidisciplinary discussion on the development and advances in Nigella sativa phytochemistry, cultivation practices, technology, functional characteristics, health-promoting activities as well as the food and non-food applications.

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