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INCI Name:
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Linum Usitatissmum
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Extraction Method:
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Cold Pressed
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CAS#:
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8001-26-1
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Jedwards is a wholesale supplier of bulk organic flax seed oil. Bulk Organic Flax Seed Oil is rich in essential fatty acids primarily the omega 3 fatty acid ALA (α-linolenic acid C18:3n-3) which is typically present at a level of 40%-65%. After extracting the oil from the seed of the Flax plant, the oil is refined resulting in a clear honey colored oil with a bland odor and taste. Uses vary widely from nutritional supplements, culinary and cosmetics to industrial applications.
From a nutritional standpoint Bulk Organic Flax Seed Oil is used as a dietary supplement for its higher levels of the omega 3 essential fatty acid ALA. Organic Flax Seed Oil is the primary and one of the most efficient vegetarian sources of omega 3 fatty acids.
As a result of the health benefits accompanying Bulk Organic Flax Seed Oil, culinary applications also exist including low temperature cooking and baking.
Cosmetically Organic Flax Seed Oil is used in applications including lotions, balms and creams. The makeup of essential fatty acids in the oil is believed to bring softness to the skin and contribute to overall skin health.
The vast applications for Organic Flax Seed Oil extend to using the oil as a wood finish, a carrier in oil paints, along with other industrial applications.
