Rapeseed ranks as the world's third-largest source of vegetable oil and the second-largest source of protein meal
Rapeseed seeds contain:- 32–50% oil
- Up to 23% protein
- Up to 18% carbohydrates
The primary use of rapeseed is as raw material for oil production, which is widely utilized in the following industries:
- Printing industry
- Paint and varnish industry
- Metallurgy (lubricants)
- Textile industry
- Food industry
- Medicine
- Cosmetics
- Soap production
- Biofuel manufacturing