Cottonseed oil is cooking oil from the seeds of cotton plants of various species, mainly Gossypium hirsutum and Gossypium herbaceum, that are grown for cotton fiber, animal feed, and oil.
Where does Botswana get its oil from?
All of Botswana’s refined oil needs are supplied by South Africa, except for a small supply to the western part of the country by Namibia. Namibia itself acquires 90 per cent of its petroleum requirements from South Africa.
How many bales of cotton are produced in Botswana each year?
Known for its vast wilderness areas, they produce 375,000 bales of cotton annually making them the 22nd most cotton producing country in the world and 7th in Africa. 8.
Can you buy cottonseed oil in Canada?
Cottonseed oil in Canada must be pressed from the seed of the Gossypium plant. As a single-source vegetable oil, 100% cottonseed oil must appear as "cottonseed oil" on the labels of any products sold.