Kazakhstan increases production of safflower oil

Published 2021년 10월 29일

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Safflower oil, known for its nutritional benefits and low demand in Kazakhstan, is produced and exported by the Kaz-Ir Agro enterprise in the Zhambyl region. The oil, rich in linoleic acid and other polyunsaturated fatty acids, has potential health benefits against heart diseases. Despite its advantages and Kazakhstan's global rank in safflower production, it remains underused domestically. The plant also produces safflower cake for livestock feed and employs 70 people, with an annual production of nearly 1,700 tons of oil and 4,750 tons of cake.
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Safflower vegetable oil surpasses olive oil in nutritional qualities and benefits, however, it is not in demand in Kazakhstan. This is discussed at the Kaz-Ir Agro enterprise, which grows raw materials in the Zhambyl region, and then produces this useful product at its own facilities using the cold pressing method. Safflower oil is exported from Taraz to Europe, Japan, China, Russia, but there is no demand in Kazakhstan. And only a small amount is sold domestically. Oil is not in great demand among Kazakhstanis, although it carries a whole bunch of benefits. In particular, safflower oil contains linoleic acid, as well as other polyunsaturated fatty acids that lower blood cholesterol. These substances help fight atherosclerosis, complications of thrombosis, coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. Recall that heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Kazakhstan. Thus, the widespread use of safflower oil in cooking could help not only make the food of ...
Source: Oilworld

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