Cold-pressed black seed oil Calories

Use cold-pressed black seed oil in small amounts in salad dressings, dips, or over cooked food. Its peppery, distinctive flavor can dominate a dish, so start with a little and adjust to taste.

Cold-pressed black seed oil usually tastes strong, peppery, and slightly bitter, rather than neutral like many cooking oils. Its pungency varies by product, so try a small amount before adding it to a whole dish.

Cold-pressed black seed oil is better used without high heat, since frying can alter its flavor and quality. Add it to a dressing or drizzle it over food after cooking instead of using it for deep-frying.

Cold-pressed black seed oil can cause stomach upset or an allergic reaction in some people, and applying it to skin may cause irritation. Stop using it if you develop an unexpected reaction; avoid applying it to broken skin.

There is no established daily dose of cold-pressed black seed oil for treating health conditions. Use it as a food oil in ordinary culinary amounts rather than taking large spoonfuls as a supplement.

Cold-pressed black seed oil is sometimes applied to the scalp, but strong evidence that it promotes hair growth is lacking. If you try it topically, test a small patch first and stop if your skin becomes irritated.

Store cold-pressed black seed oil tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and sunlight. Follow any storage directions on its container, and discard it if it develops a rancid or stale smell.

No. Cold-pressed black seed oil comes from Nigella sativa, also called black cumin or nigella, while cumin oil comes from the different Cuminum cyminum plant. The similar names can cause confusion.

Cold-pressed black seed oil in supplement-sized amounts has not been established as safe during pregnancy. Avoid medicinal or concentrated use unless your doctor approves it; small amounts used as a food ingredient are different from taking it as a supplement.