Castor Oil

Castor Oil is used for preserving food grains. It is also used in food additives, flavorings, candy (e.g., polyglycerol polyricinoleate or PGPR in chocolate), as a mold inhibitor and in packaging. Polyoxyethylated Castor Oil (e.g.,kolliphor el) is also used in the food industries. It stops rice, wheat, and pulses from rotting. For example, the legume toor dal is commonly available coated in oil for extended storage. Also, in naturopathy Castor Oil has been promoted as a treatment for a variety of human health conditions.
Additional Information :

• Tamil name : amanakkenney
• English name : castor oil
• Binomial name : ricinus communis