Oil seeds are used for various purposes, like direct consumption, oil extraction, protein for animal feed, and various food products. There are various types of oil seeds.
Sesame SeedSesame seeds are mainly grown in Africa and India. Sesame is one of the oldest oil seed crops and has been known domestically for over 3,000 years. Sesame is highly tolerant of droughts and similar conditions and has a very high oil content.
Soybean: This plant is classified as an oilseed i/o pulses by the UN FAO. Fat-free Soybean is a significantly cheap source of protein for animal feed. Soybean is also used in various food products such as Soy Milk, Tofu, and Tofu Skin. The main producers of Soy are the USA, Brazil, Argentina, China, and India.
Rapeseed / Canola: This is used to produce oil and animal feed and is mainly produced in the European Union, Canada, the USA, Australia, China, and India.
Mustard Seeds can be found in both yellow and black colours. It is a regional food in many countries and is used as a spice in various parts of India and Nepal. Major producers of Rapeseed/Canola are Canada, Nepal, Russia, Ukraine, India, Pakistan, and the USA.