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Flax Seeds
(Linseed)
| Botanical Name | Linum usitatissimum |
| Family | Linaceae |
| Form | Dried |
| Type Available | Seeds |
| Color | Brown |
| Packaging Size | 200 gm / 500 gm / 15 kg / 20 kg / 50 kg. |
| Bulk order are also available as per client's requirement. |
Flax Seed is generally known as Linseed. The oil pressed from the seed (linseed oil) has been used for a variety of industrial purposes and the oil-free meal could be fed to livestock. In addition to usage of seed for industrial purposes, whole flax seed is used extensively in baked goods in Europe. They are even used to stuff pillows for therapeutic purposes.
Flax seeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, mainly found in Fish, which lowers cholesterol, reduces inflammation of the arteries and opposes tumor growth. They are abundant in dietary fibers hence assisting in bowel movements & regulating blood sugar levels. Flax seeds are also good for hair and skin.
Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fats and are termed as ‘super-foods’ among the fitness circles. Flax seeds are known for their oil extract, which has potent properties and are added as an important ingredient in medicines or can even be used as cooking oil. They are ground into powders and used in breads to reduce cholesterol level.