Frequently Asked Questions
How is Zühre Ana Cold Pressed Black Seed Oil made, and does it contain additives?
Selected black seeds are cold pressed without heat treatment. The oil is 100% vegetable oil without additives.
Which recipes is cold pressed black seed oil suitable for?
It is best used unheated: in salad dressings and cold mezze, or drizzled over yoghurt, labneh and cheese platters. Its intense aroma adds a distinct black seed flavour.
What are the taste, texture and packaging of the black seed oil like?
It is golden yellow and fluid with a slightly bitter, spicy taste. The oil comes in a 250 ml glass bottle and is made in Türkiye.
What is black seed oil called in German and Turkish?
Black seed oil (Nigella sativa) is „Schwarzkümmelöl“ in German and „Çörek Otu Yağı“ in Turkish; the cold-pressed version is „kaltgepresstes Schwarzkümmelöl“ or „Soğuk Sıkım Çörek Otu Yağı“.