Seed library

 
Originally from Asia, Linum usitatissimum is historically one of the first cultivated species. It is an annual herbaceous plant, widely cultivated for its textile fibres and oil seeds.

 

About...

From the latin name « Linum usitatissimum » (linacea family)
Alternative names: Flaxseed oil, Lino (t), Leinöl (All.)
Origin: Asia
Production area: all over the world, mainly in Canada, Argentina, India and the USA
Description: seed
Oil content: circa 38 to 44%
Colour: gold to brown yellow

 

Uses of oils and meals

Food, Soap manufacture, lacquer and panting manufacture

 

Extraction characteristics

  • Process: 

    Cold pressing (whole seed pressing)
    Hot pressing (flattening - thermal conditioning - press or extrusion pressing)
    double pressing (cold pressing - thermal conditioning - second pressing)

  • Ambient temperature: Min 20°C
  • Product temperature before pressing: Min 25°C
  • Humidity of the product: Max 9%
  • Oil content of meals: 7 to 12% depending on the process

For more information or if you need a solution for the extraction of flax, please contact us.