Sunflowers are one of the few crops native to the United States. According to some sources, indigenous people likely began to cultivate them around 1000 BC. Sunflower seeds probably didn’t reach Europe until the 1800s. When sunflower seeds arrived in Russia, their oil content interested farmers. The farmers selectively bred the plants until they almost …
Sunflower oil has many health benefits because it is low in saturated fat and high in two types of fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids. Polyunsaturated fatty acids, or PUFAs, include omega-3s and omega-6s. PUFAs can reduce cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, especially when substituted for less-healthy fats. Monounsaturated fatty acids, or MUFAs, also appear in sunflower …
White corn, also known as “dent corn” or “field corn,” is a popular variety of corn that is widely cultivated and consumed. It is characterized by its distinct physical features and culinary properties. One of the key characteristics of white corn is its pale or white-colored kernels. These kernels are larger and have a starchy …
The cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale) is a tropical evergreen tree native to South America in the genus Anacardium that produces the cashew seed and the cashew apple accessory fruit. The tree can grow as tall as 14 metres (46 feet), but the dwarf cultivars, growing up to 6 m (20 ft), prove more profitable, with earlier maturity and greater yields. The cashew seed is commonly considered …
Applications of Sisal: Chemical Composition of Sisal Fiber: The components of sisal fiber (% by weight):
Sisal fiber is derived from leaves of plant. It is usually obtained by machine decortications. The strands are usually creamy white, average from 80-120 cm in length and 0.2 – 0.4 mm in diameter and are lustrous in appearance. The World production is about 3000,000 tones, Brazil being the largest producer followed by China, Mexico, …