Cotton Seeds

Cotton seeds are the small, oval seeds obtained from the cotton plant after the fibers are removed during the ginning process. They are a valuable by-product of cotton production and are used for multiple purposes. Cotton seeds are crushed to extract cottonseed oil, which is commonly used in cooking and food processing. The remaining material, known as cottonseed cake or meal, is rich in protein and used as livestock feed. Cotton seeds are also used for planting new cotton crops, making them an important agricultural resource.