Oilseeds
Organic Flaxseed
Flaxseed grown under organic production conditions; a valuable oilseed notable for its high oil, fibre and plant protein content, used in various applications, above all the food and feed industries.
General Information
Organic Flaxseed is an oilseed grown in accordance with organic production standards that can be used directly or after processing, depending on the intended use. It is preferred in food and animal feeding applications especially because of its oil content and distinctive nutritional profile.
Depending on the intended use, flaxseed can be cleaned, milled, pressed or processed in other ways. The linseed oil obtained from the seed and the meal produced after pressing can be used in different food and feed applications depending on the intended use.
Uses
Organic Flaxseed can be used in various applications, above all in the food and animal feed sectors.
Main uses:
- In linseed oil production
- In the production of milled flaxseed products
- In bread, bakery and grain-based food products
- In breakfast and functional food products
- In organic compound feed production
- In cattle, sheep, goat and poultry rations
- As a source of oil, fibre and plant protein in animal feeding
The way the product is used and its processing requirements should be determined according to the seed’s oil content, moisture, cleanliness, grain characteristics and the buyer’s product specifications.
Analytical constituents
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | min 18 | % |
| Moisture | ≤ 8 | % |
| Crude fat | min 32 | % |
| Crude fibre | ≤ 13 | % |
| Crude ash | ≤ 5 | % |
| Foreign matter | ≤ 1 | % |
The parameters stated above represent generally accepted values and may vary by batch; binding values are communicated at the time of enquiry during the resulting discussions.