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Also known as: Taramira, Rocket, Arugula, Salad Rocket, Garden Rocket; in many markets the seed-oil is called Taramira/Jamba oil.
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Scientific name: Eruca sativa Mill. (syn. seen in trade: Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa).
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What it’s known for globally: Seeds are pressed to produce Taramira (Jamba) oil, a pungent seed oil.
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Traditional culinary use of the oil: Popular in West Asia, Pakistan & Northern India—used for pickling, and (after aging to reduce acridity) as a salad/cooking oil.
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Other global use: Eruca sativa is also studied/used as an industrial oilseed crop (e.g., lubricant/biodiesel interest).
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Planting use: Can be sown to grow rocket/arugula greens (kitchen herb/leafy salad green).
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Awafi Mill quality: Whole, mature seeds—carefully cleaned and packed pure (no additives, no preservatives). Store airtight in a cool, dry place.
