Niger Seeds For Sale
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Niger seeds resembles sunflower seeds in shape, but is smaller in size and black. It bears a fairly thick, adherent seed coat and can be stored for up to a year without deterioration. Niger seed contains proteins, oil and soluble sugars. Niger seeds are used as bird feed world wide. Commercial niger seed is grown in Africa, India and other areas of southeast Asia, and the seed is imported around the world as a popular type of birdseed. Before it is imported, however, niger seed is sterilized by intense heat to prevent germination of any additional seeds that may be part of the mix. Treated niger seed may germinate but would typically be stunted, limiting its spread and offering less of a threat to native plants....
Basic Nutritional Components of Niger Seeds
| Component | Percentage |
| Oil | 30% - 40% |
| Proteins | 10% - 25% |
| Soluble Sugars | 12% - 18% |
| Crude Fiber | 10% - 20% |
| Moisture | 08% - 10% |
Physical Characteristics of Oil[5]
| Characteristic | Range |
| Refractive Index400C | 1.4655 - 1.4673 |
| Saponification Value | 187 - 195 |
| Iodine Value | 112 - 129.0 |
| Unsaponifiable Matter | 0.5 - 1.0% |
| Moisture | 0.5 - 0.75% |
| Bellier Turbidity Temperature | 24.5 - 27.8°C |
| F.F.A | 0.2 - 2.0% |
