Within the cottonseed oil processing plant, oils extracted from cottonseed must be refined to remove gossypol, a naturally occurring toxin that protects the cotton plant from insect damage. Cottonseed meal is a good source of protein. It is the byproduct remaining after cotton is ginned and the seeds crushed and the oil extracted.
Where does Kenya Cotton come from?
We source Kenya Cotton from family growers in the country. Kenya cotton is one of the essential crops for the country’s once vibrant textile industry. The nation has a production potential of 260,000 tons but on average it produces around 38,000 metric tons.
Why should you buy Kenya Cotton?
You should buy Kenya cotton because it grows under the optimal irrigated conditions in the lowlands of Western Kenya and the Coast. The crop thrives at the ideal temperatures of 18 to 30 degrees Celsius, which much of Kenya’s countryside supports.
How to squeeze out oil from cotton seeds?
Cracking: Adopting the toothed cracking roller to make the cotton seeds kernel into a right uniform pcs which can keep a moderate block size for squeezing out the oil.
What is cottonseed meal?
Cottonseed meal is a good source of protein. It is the byproduct remaining after cotton is ginned and the seeds crushed and the oil extracted. The remaining meal is usually used for animal feed and in organic fertilizers. Most of the meal is extracted mechanically through cottonseed kernels.