Nature's Crops International

Interest in organic and natural products has opened new market opportunities and is leading to a transformation in the food industry. Even non-food items such as personal care products, nutritional supplements and household cleaners have gained momentum towards organic or natural. These products all contain plant-derived, non-GMO materials. Nature’s Crops International has the expertise to match the right crops that have been identified to deliver the desirable characteristics to both processors and consumers.

High Oleic Sunflower (HOS)
We are the global leader in the contract production of HOS, a specialty sunflower bred for its very high levels of monounsaturated fatty acids (>85% oleic acid). This trait infers greater stability and shelf life and is considered a healthier oil by virtue of its low saturated fat and high oleic content. It is a key ingredient in infant formulas, high quality snack foods, high quality frying oils and personal care products. Very high stability levels and zero trans fat make this oil an excellent replacement for hydrogenated oils.

High Oleic Safflower
High Oleic Safflower oil is nutritionally and functionally similar to high oleic sunflower oil, allowing for a wide range of food related applications. It may also be used in nutritional supplements. High Oleic Safflower oil is another healthy alternative to saturated or hydrogenated oils.

Camelina Sativa or Gold of Pleasure
This exciting new oilseed is ideal for dry- or low-fertility and organic cultivation. It is has unique properties as it is relatively high in both alpha linolenic acid and gondoic acid content. This makes camelina oil a rich source of essential fatty acids and a very good source of omega-3 fatty acids. It produces a high-quality oil for culinary (primarily salad oils) and personal care applications.

Cuphea
This native U.S. plant species offers very high levels of short- to medium-chain fatty acids (capric and lauric) and has been developed as an alternative to palm and coconut oil.

Lesquerella
This plant’s unique hydroxy fatty acid (principally lesquerolic acid C20:1OH) composition delivers very specific functionality to the chemical and personal care industries. It is similar to castor, but without the toxicology issues.

Echium
Long-chain unsaturated fatty acids (principally stearidonic acid C18:4) which are a precursor to EPA and DHA formation in humans.are cultivated from echium. There is strong interest in this crop for medical, therapeutic and personal care applications.

Borage

Additional oils include:
• Canola
• Soya
• Borage
• Meadowfoam