Cotton: A Versatile And Crop
June 3, 2024
Cotton is well-known for its use in textile production through
the creation of clothing and towels. Did you know that it also
presents a multitude of byproducts used in kitchens, cosmetics
and even cattle feed?
Cotton produces fiber, linters and seed
ALL without requiring extra land, water fertilizer or other support
Cotton linters are used in
papermaking and found in food
products like beer and ice cream.
Cottonseed hulls are used
in non-food products like
soap and fertilizer.
COTTON:
A VERSATILE AND CROP
There are hundreds of uses for cottonseed oil like salad
dressings, makeup, toothpaste and even biodiesel!
Cottonseed is an
excellent source of
protein and provides
nutritional benefits
to cattle.
Cotton’s versatility and efficiency make it an important crop for sustainability.
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