Niger Seeds

The popular finch seed Niger (Guizotia abyssinica) is native to the highlands of Ethiopia. Niger is in the composite (Sunflower) family and is quite closely related to the popular garden plants Cosmos (genus Coreopsis). It has yellow Cosmos-like flowers and grows up to 6 feet tall. The seeds contain up to 40% oil and in Ethiopia, India and Myanmar (Burma) it is an important oil seed crop. Ethiopian immigrants possibly introduced the seed to India around 3000BC along with other important food plants such as Millet. Niger supplies 50% of the vegetable oil used in Ethiopia and 3% in India. It is also heated and made into a paste and eaten directly. The meal left after oil extraction is used as a livestock food. It is a useful crop in the tropics because it is relatively pest free and can be grown in clay and waterlogged soils.

Niger(Nyjer) Seeds which comes from the Ramtili plant and scientifically known as Guizotia abyssinica. Oil enriched, black and small Ingurgitated with oils. Niger Seeds are mainly used to feed the birds and it also marginal used in India as jelly.

Detailed Information

Scientific Name:	Guizotia abyssinica
Origin	Ethiopia
Colors	Glossy black with white to yellow scars
Shapes	Club-shaped, obovoid and narrowly long, 3-6 mm long x 1.5-4 mm broad, 4-angled
Taste	Nutty taste
Major nutrients	Isoleucine (18.36%) Threonine (13.47%) Tryptophan (12.27%) Leucine (10.50%) Lysine (8.79%)
Health benefits	Heart Health, Reduces Inflammation, Heals Wounds, Immune System Booster, Good for Rheumatism, Sleep Aid, Give Relief from Cold and Flu, Gastrointestinal Issues, Curbs Morning Sickness, Speed Healing, Protect the Skin, Weight Gain

We are Kinal Global Pvt Ltd provide you the best quality Niger Seeds that are mainly used to feed the birds and it also marginal used in India as jelly. Niger Seeds comes from the Ramtilt plant they are oil riched, black and small ingurgitated with oils. We provide you these seeds within best range and also provide effective packing to meet end customer satisfaction. We use best packing material that prevents product quality contamination effect from moisture, sunlight and external atmosphere. 

Type	Natural
Pack Type	PP Bags
Shelf Life	24 Months
Usage	Bird Feed
Moisture	9 % Max
Product Code	KGC-NS-001
Brand	KGCPL
Pack Size	25 Kg PP Bags
Broken	0.10 %
Maturity	100 %
Other Name	Niger

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