Volume 3
Food Science 2019
November 11-12, 2019
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Food Science and Technology
November 11-12, 2019 | London, UK
3
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International Conference on
Applied Food Science Journal
Appl Food Sci J. | Volume 3
Standardized black cumin seed oil cold press efficacy and bioavailability
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lackseed(Nigellasativa)isanannualfloweringplantnativetosouthwestAsia.Itisusedprimarilyincandiesandliquors,
as well as medicinally. Secondary sources report the seeds of the Nigella sativa plant have also been usedmedicinally
for over 2000 years in the Middle East and in SoutheastAsia. In manyArab,Asian, andAfrican countries, black seed oil is
used as a natural remedy for a wide range of diseases, including various allergies. The main potent active in the NS oil is
the Thymoquinone (TQ). Orally, black seed is used for treating gastrointestinal conditions including gas, colic, diarrhoea,
dysentery,constipationandhaemorrhoids.Itisalsousedorallyforrespiratoryconditions,includingasthma,allergies,cough,
bronchitis, emphysema, flu, swine flu, and congestion. Additionally, it is used orally for hypertension, hyperlipidemia,
cancer, and intestinal worms. Traditionally, black seed has been used for headache, toothache, nasal congestion, and
intestinal worms. It has also been used for conjunctivitis, abscesses, and parasites. Topically, black seed is used for
inflammatory conditions including rheumatism, and skin conditions. In foods, black seed is used as a flavouring or spice.
Biography
Morris Zelkha hold
B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Ben Gurion University Over 30 years heading process and innovation groups at
Chemicals, Fertilizers and Nutraceuticals manufacturers in Israel and South Africa. At 1995 construct LycoRed, the tomato Lycopene leading
manufacturer. and up to the end of 2014 was the President and CEO of the LycoRed Group. During this period, he was the company leader,
leading the company developing unique processing and extraction patented technologies, product innovation, market development, building
the consumer awareness to the branded Lyc-O-Mato product (tomato lycopene composition) product. Over 35 registered patents. From 2015
to present partner TriNutra Ltd and Grace Breeding Ltd.
morris@trinutra.comMorris Zelkha
TriNutra Ltd, USA