Black Cumin Seed Oil
oil ingredient
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the oil category and currently good.
Other names on labels: nigella sativa oil, black seed oil
At a glance
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 0 products
No products in our catalogue currently list this ingredient.
Try another entry in the ingredient glossary.
Common questions about black cumin seed oil
Is Black Cumin Seed Oil good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain black cumin seed oil?
None of the UK products in our database currently list black cumin seed oil as an ingredient.
What else is black cumin seed oil called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: nigella sativa oil, black seed oil. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
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How does Open Dog Food grade black cumin seed oil?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.