Niger Seed

Niger seeds are mainly used for extraction of oil which is about 30-50% of the total seed weight.In India, niger oil is used mostly in cooking, either in pure form, or mixed with other vegetable oils. It has also been used as a body ointment, in paints, soaps and for illumination. The major niger growing states are Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa and West Bengal. Niger occupies the fifth position in total production of oilseeds, and India accounts for 79% of total niger cultivation and 75% of total niger production in the world.