Saf Flower Seed
| Botanical Name : | Carthamus Tinctorius |
| English Name : | Saf Flower Seed |
| Hindi Name : | Kusam Kusumbo |
| Family Name : | Asteraceae |
Cultivation
India, United States, and Mexico are the leading producers, with Ethiopia, Kazakhstan, China, Argentina and Australia accounting for most of the remainder origin.
Origin
Safflower is one of humanity’s oldest crops. dated to the Twelfth dynasty of Egypt. The plant is believed to be native to the southern Mediterranean region of Europe.
Specification
Machine Clean, Purity 99%, & Sortex Clean Purity 99.9%.
Varieties
M.P Origin / A.P Origin
Usage
Indian safflower seed has special demand as bird seed due to its bold size and whitish colour. also used as a substitute for sunflower seed in birdfeeders.
use of safflower oil as cooking medium is on increase due to low saturated fats.
Its flowers are known to be used for industrial and medicinal purposes.
Europe, Japan & Taiwan are major importers of safflower seed from India.
Packing
25 kg, 50 kg.