What products can be made from safflower seeds and flowers?

The safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), a member of the Asteraceae family, provides various products derived from its flowers and seeds:

From the Flowers:
* Dye: Dried flowers are used to produce carthamin, a red textile dye.1
* Condiment: The plant is sometimes used as an adulterant for saffron.1

From the Seeds:
* Cooking and Food Products: The primary modern use is the extraction of safflower oil, which is consumed as salad oil, cooking oil, and in soft margarines due to its high polyunsaturated fat content.12
* Industrial Applications: Because the oil does not yellow with age, it is utilized in the preparation of paints and varnishes.1
* Livestock Feed: The meal or cake residue remaining after oil extraction serves as a protein supplement for livestock.1