Castor Oilseeds (Industrial Grade)

Category: Oilseeds & Kernels

High-oil density Indian Castor Seeds (Ricinus communis). India commands over 85% of the global castor trade. Thoroughly cleaned and graded for high Ricinoleic Acid output, supplying the global chemical, lubricant, and pharmaceutical oil manufacturing industries.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Raw material for industrial cold-pressing and solvent extraction of Castor Oil, manufacturing of aviation lubricants, nylon-11, cosmetics, and laxatives.

How to Use / Processing

Industrial hydraulic pressing and solvent extraction to crush kernels for Ricinoleic Acid-rich Castor Oil.

Nomenclature & Terminology

Indian Regional: Hindi: Arandi Ke Beej | Telugu: Aamudalu | Tamil: Amanakku Vidhai | Malayalam: Aavanakku Vithu | Marathi: Erand Beej | Gujarati: Divela / Diveli | Bengali: Rerir Bichi | Kannada: Haralu Beeja | Punjabi: Arandi
Global Markets: Arabic: Khurwa' | Spanish: Semillas de Ricino | French: Graines de Ricin | German: Rizinussamen | Mandarin: Bima Zi (蓖麻籽) | Russian: Semena Kleshcheviny | Japanese: Himashi no Tane | Turkish: Hint Yağı Tohumu | Persian: Karchak | Italian: Semi di Ricino | Thai: Met Honglahong | Vietnamese: Hạt Thầu Dầu | Korean: Bima Ssi | Indonesian: Biji Jarak | Portuguese: Sementes de Mamona

Functional & Health Benefits

Source of unique Ricinoleic Acid (monounsaturated 18-carbon fatty acid with a hydroxyl group). Offers unmatched viscosity and industrial lubricating properties, alongside potent hair and skin conditioning.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data

HSN Code	12073010
Botanical/Scientific Name	Ricinus communis
Geographical Origin	Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade	High Oil Content (Grade A)

Chemical & Physical Specifications

Moisture Content	Max 6.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture	Max 1.0%
Quality & Compliance Marks	Oil Yield > 48%. Non-edible industrial grade.

Logistics & Export Protocol

Primary Packaging	50kg PP / Jute Bags
Container Payload	22 - 24 MT (20FT - Heavy Cargo)
Fumigation Protocol	Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2)