Safflower Seeds
Add a touch of color and mild flavor to your dishes with safflower seeds—a versatile ingredient for any recipe.
Safflower Seeds
Product Information
- 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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