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Cold Pressed Safflower Oil (Wood Pressed) Safflower is traditionally cultivated in central and southern parts of India Maharashtra and Karnataka being a leading safflower seed growers. Safflower flowers are yellow in colour and many people confuse it with sunflower at times. This plant has small white colored seeds and oil is extracted by pressing these seeds on wooden churner. Safflower oil is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The body needs these fats to function. Experts generally consider unsaturated fatty acids to be more healthful than saturated fats. Fats in the diet, such as those found in safflower oil, are essential for hormone regulation and memory. They are vital in allowing the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Eating some fat with meals may also help a person to feel fuller. Safflower oil is lower in saturated fats, which are often considered “bad” fats, than olive oil, avocado oil, and sunflower oil. A diet high in “good” fats and low in “bad” fats has many health benefits, including reducing inflammation and improving heart health.