Black Cumin Extract (Nigella Sativa Extract)
Black Cumin Extract (Nigella Sativa Extract)
Organic quality (IFOAM-recognised) selectable as a variant, suitable for COSMOS and NATRUE:
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Estimated delivery time: 28 Oct 2026 to 01 Nov 2026
Available in sizes up to 250 g (depending on current availability and unit price, the quantity may be smaller).
Scope of delivery: sample with example CoA, TDS, SDS and CDS. The example CoA is the CoA from the document bar and is not batch-specific. Development samples are intended for development, not for use in end products. One development sample per customer and article.
With the sample you receive a code that credits the sample price towards your next purchase.
Delivery time: liquid and oil extracts are usually prepared as samples within 10 working days. We confirm the dispatch date with the order confirmation.
Second step: packs from 5 kg, price after login. The sample price is credited.
Third step: production quantities above 5 kg are made to order. Quantity, packaging and certification via the industrial enquiry.
Organic quality (IFOAM) is available with Glycerin. Choosing organic switches the carrier automatically.
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Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Ingredients (1223/2009) Cosmetics Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Composition (1169/2011) Food Regulation
Technical documentation
Technical documentation
TDS, SDS, CDS and example CoA available after login
Compliance
Compliance
Variants with glycerin or sunflower oil are available in organic quality according to an IFOAM-recognised standard (EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848), selectable via the “Quality” option. Organic is currently not available for powder extracts. Certificate DE-ÖKO-001.276-0076919.2026.001, Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH, valid until 31 January 2028. This covers COSMOS and NATRUE; USDA Organic is possible under the EU-US equivalence arrangement. Industrial quantities above 5 kg via the industrial inquiry.
Specification
Specification
CAS number: 90064-32-7
Use: This product can be used in a variety of ways in the cosmetics and food industries.
Recommended use level: 2-5 %
Packaging: plastic containers
Visual evaluation: Liquid, characteristic colour and odour (see CoA)
Colour evaluation: Light brown to brown
Origin: Europe and the rest of the world. Regional goods from controlled organic cultivation are preferred. Please note that this product contains biological ingredients whose biodegradability cannot be tested. Such ingredients were therefore not taken into account in the assessment.
pH: 4.0–8.0
Density: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Refractometry: article-specific target value per carrier variant, see example CoA
Preservative: Glycerin variant: none added; propylene glycol variant: none added; propylene glycol has antimicrobial properties; pentylene glycol variant: none added; pentylene glycol has antimicrobial properties
Microbiology: Total aerobic microbial count (TAMC) ≤ 100 CFU/g, tested on every batch (see CoA)
Shelf life: Store in a dry place between 10 and 30°C in the originally sealed container: 24 months.
Flash point: No flash point below the boiling point expected; determination according to EN ISO 2719 pending
Test scope, methods and specification per batch: see the example CoA under Documents. The batch CoA accompanies every delivery.
Shipping information
Shipping information
The product will be sent to you depending on your customer status.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
It cannot be ruled out that a color change may occur during storage and depending on the temperature. If cloudiness or precipitation occurs, the product would need to be filtered. This does not affect the quality of the product. This is a raw material intended for use in the manufacture of cosmetics and/or food. The images shown here are for illustrative purposes only and are to be considered as approximate. The products are guaranteed to meet the specifications listed on their label, packaging and/or certificate of analysis at the time of shipment or for the expressly stated period. CONIUNCTA® disclaims all express or implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to our products or related information. The customer is solely responsible for determining the suitability of CONIUNCTA® products for their own applications, uses and processes, including ensuring that there is no infringement of third party intellectual property rights. CONIUNCTA® shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, exemplary or special damages of any kind arising from the use or failure of the products. All sales are subject to CONIUNCTA®'s complete terms and conditions of sale. Prices are subject to change without notice and CONIUNCTA® reserves the right to change or discontinue products without notice.
How do I obtain a sample?
How do I obtain a sample?
Two routes. For development, select the “Development sample” variant at €49 on the product page and order it through your customer account. The sample comes with an example CoA (not batch-specific), TDS, SDS and CDS; it is intended for development, not for use in end products. One sample per customer and article; for PRO extracts the sample is considerably smaller than 250 g (approx. 50 g). With the sample you receive a code that credits €49 towards your next purchase. For industrial quantities above 5 kg, use the industrial inquiry on the product page. You receive a quotation with quantity, quality and base.
FAQ
FAQ
Please read our FAQ.
Black Cumin Extract (INCI: Nigella Sativa Extract, CAS 90064-32-7) is an aqueous plant extract from Nigella sativa for the cosmetics and food industries. Unlike black cumin seed oil, the extract contains the water-soluble constituents of the plant, including flavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides.
Production
CONIUNCTA produces the Black Cumin Extract in Germany. It is obtained by aqueous extraction using AVE technology (Adaptive Vacuum Extraction). The extract content is approx. 30 percent: 1 kg of extract contains the hydrophilic constituents of approx. 30 g of dried plant material. Glycerin or water with Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol are available as carriers; no preservative is added; Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol has an antimicrobial effect. The raw material comes from Europe and the rest of the world, with certified organic material preferred.
Specification
- INCI: Nigella Sativa Extract
- CAS number: 90064-32-7
- Appearance: clear liquid, occasionally slightly cloudy
- Color: amber to light brown
- Solubility: good in water
- pH value: 4.0 to 8.0
- Density: item-specific target value for each carrier variant, see example CoA
- Carrier: glycerin or water with Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol
- Preservation: none added; in the Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol variant, the glycol carrier has an antimicrobial effect
- Origin: Europe and the rest of the world, certified organic material preferred
- Vegan: yes
- Packaging: plastic container
Use in cosmetics
The use concentration is 2-5%. All carrier variants are suitable for cosmetic formulations. Thanks to its good water solubility, the extract can be incorporated into water-based systems. Typical fields of application are facial care, formulations for soothing skin care and blemish-prone skin, as well as sensitive formulations. The flavonoids it contains add antioxidant properties to the formulation. Fragrance allergens according to Annex III of the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 (trans-anethole) are subject to labelling above the use concentrations stated in the CDS.
Use in food
The variant with glycerin as the carrier is intended for food applications. The variant with glycerin can be used under food law. The ingredients according to Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 are listed in the section “Composition (1169/2011)”.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between black cumin seed oil and Black Cumin Extract?
The extract is water-based and concentrates the hydrophilic compounds of Nigella sativa, including flavonoids, saponins and polysaccharides. It is readily soluble in water. This makes it suitable for aqueous formulations in which an oil cannot be used.
Is Nigella Sativa Extract water-soluble?
Yes, its solubility in water is good. The extract is a clear liquid, occasionally slightly cloudy, with an amber to light brown color.
Which carrier variant is suitable for which application?
All variants are suitable for cosmetics: glycerin as well as water with Propylene Glycol or Pentylene Glycol. The glycerin variant is intended for food.
What is the shelf life of Black Cumin Extract?
When stored dry between 10 and 30 °C in the original sealed container, the shelf life is 24 months. The color may change during storage. Any cloudiness or precipitation can be filtered off; the quality remains unaffected.
Which documents are available?
Technical data sheets (TDS) for each carrier variant as well as the safety data sheet (SDS) and an example certificate of analysis (example CoA) are available after login; the batch CoA is included with every delivery. Prices and volume discounts are also available after login.
Primary Marker: α-Hederin (saponin)





