Cotton Seed is the byproduct of the cotton fiber harvest.
After ginning, the seeds are processed for various purposes, mainly for cottonseed oil extraction, animal feed, and fertilizer production. Rich in oil and protein, cotton seed is a valuable agricultural commodity with wide industrial and agricultural uses.
Oil-Rich : Contains about 15–20% oil used for cooking and industrial purposes
Protein-Rich Cake : The meal or cake left after oil extraction is a nutritious livestock feed
Multipurpose Use : Raw seeds, oil, hulls, and meal all serve different industries
Abundant Supply : A major byproduct of the cotton industry
Oil Extraction : Extracted cottonseed oil is used for cooking, frying, and processed foods and refined for use in salad dressings, margarine, and snacks
Animal Feed : Cotton seed cake or meal is a high-protein feed for cattle, sheep, and goats and cotton seed hulls used as roughage in feed rations
Organic Fertilizer : Rich in nitrogen and potassium, the leftover meal serves as natural soil conditioner
Industrial Uses : Oil used in soaps, cosmetics, and textile chemicals
Parameters | Value |
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Oil Content | 15%–20% |
Moisture | Max 12% |
Admixture | Max 2% |
Color | Brownish-white |
Form | Whole seed or dehulled |
Protein (in cake) | 20%–25% |