puuvillansiemeniä
Puuvillansiemeniä refers to the seeds of the cotton plant (Gossypium species). After the cotton fibers are harvested, the seeds remain. These seeds are valuable for two primary purposes: planting to grow more cotton and extraction of cottonseed oil. Cottonseed oil is a widely used vegetable oil with various applications in food and industrial products. The seeds are also a source of protein and fiber, making them a component in animal feed.
The process of separating the seeds from the cotton fibers is known as delinting. Cottonseed oil is
Beyond edible oil, cottonseed oil finds applications in the manufacturing of soaps, cosmetics, and even pharmaceuticals.