Niger ( Guizotia abyssinica (L.f.) Cass.) seed is a major source of edible oil in some countries. Niger seed yields about 30%–35% of its weight in oil, which is clear, slow-drying, and edible. Niger seed oil is a polyunsaturated semidrying oil. It has a pale yellow or orange color with a nutty taste and sweet odor.
What is a Niger plant used for?
These plants are cultivated primarily to produce oils that are suitable for human use and are used in the region. Niger (Guizotia abyssinica L.), a minor oil seed crop, contains 37–47% oil content and is used for food purposes. Niger seeds, which are indigenous to Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Malawi, are also grown in India.
Is Niger a sustainable edible oilseed crop?
Provided by the Springer Nature SharedIt content-sharing initiative Niger (noug; Guizotia abyssinica) is an economically important edible oilseed crop. This review sought to demonstrate the significance of niger for sustain
What is niger seed oil?
Niger ( Guizotia abyssinica Cass.) seed oil plays an important role in human nutrition and health because of its fatty acid composition and its high levels of fat-soluble bioactive components. The oil has an attractive pale yellow color and a nutty taste. With high levels of linoleic acid, it is very similar to sunflower and safflower oils.