Krishna Export

Castor seeds, from the Ricinus communis plant, are oil-rich, non-edible seeds known for yielding valuable castor oil, used in lubricants, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals due to its unique fatty acid (ricinoleic acid), but they contain a potent toxin called ricin, making them dangerous if ingested whole or crushed, requiring careful processing to extract the oil and use the residue as fertilizer. India is the world's largest producer of these versatile seeds.  

• Source: They come from the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), a hardy crop grown in tropical/subtropical areas. 
• Oil Content: Seeds contain 40-55% oil, which is rich in ricinoleic acid, making it highly polar and useful for chemical derivatization. 
• Toxicity: They contain ricin, a toxic protein, making the seeds poisonous and unsuitable for direct consumption. 
• Appearance: The seeds have distinctive mottled patterns. 

Uses & Processing

• Castor Oil: Extracted oil is used in paints, lubricants, plastics, soaps, cosmetics, and medications. 
• Castor Meal: After oil extraction, the leftover cake is a nutrient-rich organic fertilizer. 
• Extraction: Oil is extracted via pressing and solvent extraction, with the toxic ricin removed during processing, notes JM Baxi Newsletter. 

Cultivation & Production

• Major Producers: India is the leading producer, followed by China, Brazil, and parts of Africa.
• Crop Type: In India, it's a Kharif crop.

Additional Information:

• Production Capacity: 10000
• Delivery Time: 7 day in Delivery
• Packaging Details: 25 kg paper bag packing