Although
Brassica carinata is cultivated as an
oilseed crop in
Ethiopia, it has high levels of undesirable
glucosinolates and
erucic acid. The closely related
Brassica napus (rapeseed) is considered a better oilseed crop in comparison.
Brassica carinata has been used to develop an
aviation biofuel for jet engines. On October 29, 2012, the first flight of a jet aircraft powered completely by biofuel, made from
Brassica carinata, was completed. The byproduct of
Brassica carinata oil production is utilized in protein meal for
animal fodder. ==Industrial application==