Whole Flaxseed is a 100% natural flaxseed grown in India. Available in either brown or gold and cleaned to a 99.95% purity, whole flaxseed is high in Omega-3 fatty acid and is a whole food source of fibre. Flax Seeds are also known as Linseeds. The botanical name of Flax seeds is Linum usitatissimum. Flax seeds are food and fiber crop.
The consumption of Flax Seeds has been increasing, due to its high nutritional values and Omega-3 fatty acid. India is one of the fine producers of Non-GMO Brown Flax Seeds (Linseeds).
| Subject of Specification | |
|---|---|
| Product name | Flax Seeds |
| Grade Type | Oil & Nutrition |
| Status | Natural |
| Origin | Indian |
| Product features | |
|---|---|
| Color | Medium Brown, Glossy Seeds. |
| Smell and taste | Characteristic nutty odour, free from foreign odours |
| Consistence | Smooth, free flowing granulation |
| Purity | 99,5 % minimum |
| Quality | Free from stones, glass, metal, wood, hairs and plastic |
| Physical Features | |
|---|---|
| Impurities / plant based/ | 0.10 % |
| Foreign matter | Max 0.01 % |
| Moisture | Max 11.0 % |
| Broken ( less than 1/2 kernel ) | Max 0.01 % |
| Insect damage | Absent |
| Shelled, partially peeled | Max 0.10 % |
| Oil Contents | 35% |
| Optimal Storage conditions | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | 20 deg C |
| Maximum Humidity | 70% |
| Shelf Life & Packaging | |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 12 Months |
| Packaging | 25Kg/50Kg HDPE Bags |