Listing description
Linseeds are the seeds of
the flax plant (Linum
usitatissimum L.).
Flax is grown for its oil or its fibre, depending on the variety, and linseeds
usually come from flax varieties intended for oil production. Linseeds are rich
in oil and protein and are suitable for livestock, particularly as a source of
polyunsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids.
Detailed description
Utilisation
Linseeds are primarily used for the production of linseed oil,
which is used in paints and other industries, such as the manufacture of
linoleum. Linseed meal, which is the by-product of oil production, is a
valuable protein-rich feed for livestock. Whole linseeds are, like other
oilseeds, primarily an energy feed due to their lipid content. Linseed has
attracted considerable attention since the 1990s due to the presence in the oil
of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), notably alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, an
omega-3 fatty acid), and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Adding these fatty
acids to the diets of livestock alters the fatty acid profile of meat, milk and
eggs in order to provide health benefits to human consumers. Other benefits
include laxative properties and positive effects on the appearance of skin and
hair. Linseeds and linseed oil contain large amount of lignans, which act in
mammals as phytoestrogens and have anticarcinogenic properties.
PRICE
$12.76/KG
For more information:
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contact person: emeaba uche
website: www.franchiseminerals.com
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