Oil Seeds · High-Oleic & High-Linoleic · Maharashtra
Safflower Seeds
Carthamus tinctorius · Kusumba · False Saffron · Safflower
Versatile safflower from Maharashtra — seed and petal both commercially valuable. PAX Herbal supplies high-oleic and high-linoleic safflower seeds with 28–34% oil content. Also available as dried petals (keshar substitute for food colouring). Machine-cleaned. COA per batch.
About This Product
Maharashtra Safflower Seeds
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), called Kusumba in India, is a commercially versatile crop — the seeds yield a high-quality edible oil available in two distinct fatty acid profiles, and the vivid orange-red petals are used as an affordable natural food colourant (keshar substitute). India is among the world's top safflower producers, with Maharashtra being the primary growing state.
Two key safflower seed varieties are commercially available: High-oleic safflower (75%+ oleic acid) — a premium cooking oil with excellent heat stability, comparable to olive oil; and High-linoleic safflower (75%+ linoleic acid, Omega-6) — used for cooking oil, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications. PAX Herbal supplies both varieties machine-cleaned with 28–34% oil content tested per batch. Safflower petals (natural orange-yellow food colour) are available separately.
Key Specifications
- Oil Content28–34%
- Moisture<8%
- Oleic Acid (high-oleic)75%+
- Linoleic Acid (high-lin.)75%+
- OriginMaharashtra, India
- Pack Size25–50 kg PP bags
- MOQ1 MT
- Lead Time7–14 Days
Available Grades
Grades & Specifications
| Grade | Oil Content | Oleic Acid | Linoleic Acid | Pack | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-Oleic Seeds | 30–34% | 75%+ | 15% | 25–50kg bags | Premium cooking oil, cosmetics |
| High-Linoleic Seeds | 28–32% | 15% | 75%+ | 25–50kg bags | Omega-6 oil, cooking, nutraceutical |
| Safflower Petals (Dried) | — | — | — | 10–25kg bags | Natural food colour, herbal tea |
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End Uses
Applications & Industries
Edible Oil
High-oleic safflower oil is a premium, heat-stable cooking oil with olive-oil-like fatty acid profile.
Cosmetics
High-oleic safflower oil is lightweight, non-comedogenic and widely used in natural skincare.
Nutraceuticals
High-linoleic oil used in Omega-6 essential fatty acid supplement formulations.
Natural Food Colour
Dried safflower petals used as an affordable, natural orange-yellow food colourant (keshar substitute).
Herbal Tea
Dried safflower petals used in herbal tea blends for colour and mild flavour.
Ayurvedic
Kusumba used in traditional blood-circulation and women's health Ayurvedic formulations.
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