Castor Seeds Suppliers and Manufacturers

Castor seeds or Ricinuscommunis is known across the world for its non-edible oilseed. Castor plant originated in the tropical belt of Africa and India. India being the biggest exporter of castor seeds for commercial purposes contributes to approximately 70% of total castor seeds exported across the world. Castor seeds are of great value to various industries such as cosmetics, surface coatings, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, soaps, lubricant and medicines. Castor oil and its derivates may be used in either crude form or refine hydrogenated form. The pricing of castor seeds supplied by us depends on international markets as the demand is fluctuating because of castor becoming important source for bio-fuel industry. Castor seeds supplied and exported by Keshavam International are of special grade and can be further processes to manufacture derivatives of castor seeds. We procure fine quality castor seeds from the farms in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. Gujarat alone accounts for 86% production of castor seeds. Castor is mainly cultivated in Mehsana, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad and Saurashtra/Kutch regions of Gujarat and Nalgonda, Mehboobnagar, Prakasam, Guntur and Ranga Reddy in Andhra Pradesh. Total area for castor production in India was estimated to be around 7.87 lakh hectare in 2008-09. The Solvent Extractors Association of India predicts a good yield of castor seeds as per the acreage data. Keshavam International supplies to all states in domestic market and exports castor seeds to European Union, US and Japan markets.

Product Description : Castor seeds are of great value to various industries such as cosmetics, surface coatings, toiletries, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, soaps, lubricant and medicines. Castor oil and its derivates may be used in either crude form or refine hydrogenated form. The pricing of castor seeds supplied by us depends on international markets as the demand is fluctuating because of castor becoming important source for bio-fuel industry. Price of product ( USD price or FOB price) : $1,880/ton cnf Product origin : Nigeria Key Specifications/Special Features : Fiber 10% Min Nitrogen 4% Protein 29% Min Oil Content 47% Min Phosphorus 1% Moisture 10% Discolored Kernel 2% Max

Product Description : Price of product ( USD price or FOB price) : $2100/ton cnf Product origin : Nigeria Key Specifications/Special Features : Moudy beans 5% max by count Slaty beans 5% max by count Infested / insect damaged 3% max by count Moisture 6-8% Fat 55.0-59.0% Free fatty acid level 1.0% max

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Specifications : Fiber 10% Min Nitrogen 4% Protein 29% Min Oil Content 47% Min Phosphorus 1% Moisture 10% Discolored Kernel 2% Max

Castor Oil: When you think of castor oil, you probably think about your grandma, or great grandmother, who recommended it for just about every ailment and remedy under the sun. While itâ??s often been made fun of, thereâ??s a reason itâ??s so beneficial â?? it offers potent antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that can be utilized to treat a host of problems. Castor oil is made from the castor plant, or Ricinus communis, which is native to India and Africa, though itâ??s used around the world. Youâ??ve probably seen it in many different types of soaps, cosmetics, massage oils and even medicines.

The castor plant seeds (Ricinus communis L.) or Eranda is perennial shrub and used for treating various ailments. Castor plant has anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, liver protecting and various other medicinal properties. Castor oil or eranda taila (eranda oil) is extracted from castor beans is very good laxative, anti -inflammatory and cures skin problems. Specifications: Fiber 10% Min Nitrogen 4% Protein 29% Min Oil Content 47% Min Phosphorus 1% Moisture 10% Discolored Kernel 2% Max