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Flaxseed (Linseed)
Tiny seeds, powerful nutrition – nature’s original superfood.
Flaxseed, also known as Linseed, is the tiny brown or golden seed of the Linum usitatissimum plant. Celebrated as a superfood, flaxseed is naturally rich in omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, protein, and lignans. It is valued both as a health food ingredient and as a raw material for industrial applications, depending on its form and processing.
Key Applications (Food Use):
- Bakery products (breads, muffins, crackers)
- Nutritional supplements and superfoods
- Smoothies, cereals, and snack bars
- Plant-based egg replacers and thickeners
Key Applications (Industrial Use):
- Extraction of linseed oil for paints, varnishes & wood finishes
- Linoleum flooring and eco-friendly coatings
- Animal feed formulations
Storage
Clean, dry, cool area, free from infestation, recommended Temperature 0-15°C
Physico-Chemical Characteristics
| Seed Count (in 1gm) | 136 |
| Purity | 99.90% |
| Color | Honey amber to reddish brown with minimal discoloration |
| Size | 3.4 mm long |
| Texture | Firm not brittle or soggy |
| Appearance | Small brown oval shaped seeds, bright shiny |
| Characteristic | Free of chemical taints, residuals or colours |
| Residual levels | Conform to current regulations |
| Cadmium | -0.3mg/kg |
| Moisture | 7.0-8.0% |
| pH | 7 Unit |
| Oil | 45% |
| FFA | 0.5g |
| Lead | -0.1mg/kg |
Microbiological Characteristics
| Total plate count | 150000 cfu/g max |
| Yeasts & Moulds | <1000 cfu/g |
| E.Coli | <100 cfu/g |
| B.Cereus | <1000 cfu/g |
| Salmonella | Absent in 25g |
Packaging
Multiwall Paper Bags: 50lb / 22.68KG or 25KG or as desired by the customer HDPE / PP Bags : 55.12lb / 25kg or 110.23lb / 50kg or as desired by the customer Jute Bags : 110.23lb / 50KG or as desired by the customer
Storage and Shelf Life
Storage: Clean, dry, cool area, free from infestation, recommended temperature 0-15° Celsius Shelf Life: 24 months from date of production
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