Linen (Latin Línum, Engl. Flax) is the oldest oil cultures, which is considered to be the birthplace of Central Asia. Now widespread throughout the world, is grown mainly in the temperate climate zone. Has more than 200 species, 40 of which grows in Ukraine.
From flax stems from ancient times made a fiber that is used to make fabrics, clothing of which has always been considered a comfortable and useful for health. Flax seed oil having wide range of applications, in cooking and medicine, cosmetics and chemical industries (manufacturing varnishes, lacquers, paints). Even the oilcake goes to the cause, it is used as the most valuable feed additive in animal husbandry.
Nowadays growing worldwide interest to flax seeds as a useful foodstuff. Flax seeds are rich in proteins, fats, gluten and dietary fiber. Each of these components contributes to a healthy human nutrition. Flax seeds can be added to homemade cakes, used for yoghurts, cereals and salads.
Flax seeds contain plentiful number of components that can help to protect the human body from cardiovascular, cancer and other diseases. The main active substances contained in flax seed are: proteins, polysaccharides; vegetable fibers (lignans); polyunsaturated fatty acid (α-linolenic and others), vitamins A, B, E, F.
More interesting and useful information about flax seed can be found on our website in "Articles about the oilseeds and grains."
In 100 grams of flax seed contains an average of about 530 kcal, its composition is as follows:
Vitamines | Macronutrients | Micronutrients | |
Water - 6.96 g |
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) - 1.644 mg |
Kalium - 813 mg |
Ferrum - 5.73 mg |
Our company deals with wholesale and export of flax seed, which is grown and processed in the agrarian farms of Ukraine and Russia.
Price for oil flax seeds wholesale, depending on the region, and the long-term contract, you will need to fill out an application for the purchase of Flax and our managers will contact you to discuss the terms of the contract. Here you can buy the following Flax seeds:
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