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Safflower Seeds (Kardi Seeds)

Category: Oilseeds & Kernels

High-purity Safflower Seeds (Kardi) harvested from prime Indian oilseed belts. Machine-cleaned and optical-sorted. Highly valued in global markets for producing premium cold-pressed Safflower oil rich in Linoleic and Oleic essential fatty acids.

Description

Commercial Uses & Applications

Edible Safflower oil extraction, premium aviary and wild bird seed blends, natural textile dye extraction (Safflower florets), and industrial paint driers.

How to Use / Processing

Cold-press for high-linoleic dietary cooking oil. Blend whole kernels into high-end cage-bird seed formulations.

Nomenclature & Terminology

  • Indian Regional: Hindi: Kardi / Kusum Beej | Telugu: Kusuma Vittanalu | Tamil: Kusumba Vidhai | Malayalam: Kusumba Vithu | Marathi: Kardi Bija | Gujarati: Kusumbha Na Beej | Bengali: Kusum Bij | Kannada: Kusume Beeja
  • Global Markets: Arabic: Qurtum | Spanish: Semillas de Cártamo | French: Graines de Carthame | German: Saflorsamen / Färberdistel | Mandarin: Honghua Zi (红花籽) | Russian: Semena Saflora | Japanese: Benibana no Tane | Turkish: Aspir Tohumu | Persian: Káfshah | Italian: Semi di Cartamo | Thai: Met Dok Kham | Vietnamese: Hạt Hồng Hoa | Korean: Honghwa Ssi | Indonesian: Biji Kesumba | Portuguese: Sementes de Cártamo

Functional & Health Benefits

Loaded with Linoleic acid (Omega-6) and Vitamin E. Actively helps reduce vascular inflammation, manage blood pressure, and improve insulin sensitivity.

Specifications

Trade & Technical Data
HSN Code 12076000
Botanical/Scientific Name Carthamus tinctorius
Geographical Origin Maharashtra, Karnataka (India)
Primary Varieties / Grade Machine Cleaned 99% Purity
Chemical & Physical Specifications
Moisture Content Max 8.0%
Foreign Matter / Admixture Max 1.0%
Quality & Compliance Marks Oil Yield > 32-35%. Free from weed seeds.
Logistics & Export Protocol
Primary Packaging 25kg / 50kg PP Bags
Container Payload 18 - 19 MT (20FT)
Fumigation Protocol Customized Treatment (Optional - modified strictly per destination port regulations; e.g. MBr, Phospine, CO2)

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Safflower Seeds (Kardi Seeds)

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