Safflower Seeds

Product Details

  • Product Name : Safflower Seeds
  • Origin : India
  • Botanical Name : Carthamus tinctorius
  • Type : Oilseed crop
  • Family : Asteraceae
  • Description : Safflower seeds are small, white seeds that are rich in oil content and are primarily used for extracting safflower oil. They are also used as bird feed and in herbal medicine.

Packing and Shipping Details

  • Packing :
    • Food-grade polybags, jute bags, or PP woven sacks.
    • Common sizes: 25kg, 50kg, or customized as per buyer requirements.
  • Load Capacity :
    • 20 FT Container : Up to 19 MT (Metric Tons)
    • 40 FT Container : Up to 27 MT (Metric Tons)
  • Shelf Life :12–18 months under proper storage conditions.
  • Storage :Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Physical Specifications

Parameter Range/Specification
Appearance Small, oval-shaped, white seeds
Color White
Size 6–8 mm
Oil Content ≥ 32%
Moisture Content ≤ 10%
Foreign Matter ≤ 0.5%
Damaged Seeds ≤ 2%
Purity ≥ 99%
Broken Seeds 1% max

Chemical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Protein Content 16–18%
Ash Content ≤ 2.5%
Acid Value ≤ 2.0 (in extracted oil)
Pesticide Residue Compliant with international standards
Aflatoxin Levels ≤ 10 ppb (As per EU/US norms)

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

Nutrient Content
Energy 517 kcal
Carbohydrates 34g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Protein 17g
Fat 38g
Saturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 29g
Calcium 78mg
Iron 4.9mg

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