Flax Seeds
Flax seed extract comes from the Linum genus, which includes about 200 species in the Linaceae family. These plants thrive in temperate and subtropical regions, and the most well-known species, L. usitatissimum, is cultivated for both its seeds and fibers. The fibers from the flax plant are used to make linen, while the seeds are […]
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Flax seed extract comes from the Linum genus, which includes about 200 species in the Linaceae family. These plants thrive in temperate and subtropical regions, and the most well-known species, L. usitatissimum, is cultivated for both its seeds and fibers. The fibers from the flax plant are used to make linen, while the seeds are pressed to extract linseed oil.
Plant Characteristics:
- Growth: Flax is an annual plant that grows up to 1.2 meters tall with slender stems.
- Leaves: Slim and lance-shaped, measuring 20–40 mm long and 3 mm broad.
- Flowers: These are pale blue or sometimes bright red, about 15–25 mm in diameter, with five petals.
- Fruit: A round capsule containing several brown, glossy seeds.
Culinary Uses:
- Linseed oil: Derived from flax seeds, this oil is used in cooking, as a nutritional supplement, and for animal feed.
- Industrial Uses: Flax seeds are used in the production of linseed oil, which is also a key ingredient in paints, varnishes, and linoleum.
- Flax fibers have various applications, including making fabric, dye, paper, fishing nets, ropes, and soap.
Medicinal Uses:
- Flax seeds are known for their ability to aid in the treatment of asthma, arthritis (osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis), migraines, and osteoporosis.
- They are rich in lignans, which may offer protection against breast cancer.
- Consuming flax seeds can improve hair, nails, and skin health, assist in weight management, and help build muscle mass.
- Flax seeds have also been shown to lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure, and prevent arthritis and cancer.
| Specifiaction of Flax Seeds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Flax Seed | Botanical Source | Linum usitatissmum L. |
| Item | Specification | Test Method |
|---|---|---|
| Maker Compounds | Lignans(as SDG) 20% | HPLC |
| Organoleptic | ||
| Appearance | Fine Powder | Visual |
| Color | Yellowish | Visual |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | |
| Part Used | Seeds | |
| Physical Characteristics | ||
| Particle Size | NLT100%Through 80 mesh | CP2010-appendiXIB |
| Loss on Drying | NMT5.0% | CP2010-appendiIXG |
| Bulk Density | 40-60g/100ml | CP2010 |
| Heavy metals | ||
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT20ppm | CP2010-appendixIXE |
| Arsenic | NMT2ppm | CP2010-appendixIXB |
| Lead | NMT2ppm | CP2010-appendixIXB |
| Cd | NMT1ppm | CP2010-appendixIXB |
| Hg | NMT0.5ppm | CP2010-appendixIXB |
| Microbiological Tests |
Container Capacity:
Approximately 19 MT per 20 feet container for flax seeds.