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Black cumin

Black cumin / kala jeera (often Bunium persicum, also called shahi jeera in trade) is not the same as nigella (kalonji). Confirm botanical identity on the lot. Flavour is more floral and camphor-like than Cuminum cyminum.

काला जीरा · Bunium persicum

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