• german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed in Zimbabwe
  • german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed in Zimbabwe
  • german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed in Zimbabwe
  • german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed in Zimbabwe
  • What is linseed oil?
  • Linseed oil is obtained from linseed, the ripe seeds of the common flax (Linum usitatissimum), also called flax. Other species of linseed from the Linum genus are also used in smaller quantities in the oil. Linseed oil has a slightly nutty, mild taste and the gentle cold pressing process preserves all the important ingredients.
  • Can linseed be grown in Germany?
  • Unfortunately, regional cultivation is not always possible: the cold spring and rainy summer in Germany had an impact on the linseed harvest. The long, dry summer also affected the quality of the linseed.
  • How long does linseed oil last?
  • Linseed oil has a slightly nutty, mild taste and the gentle cold pressing process preserves all the important ingredients. However, these do not make the edible linseed oil durable for long. If stored in a cool place away from light, the oil can be consumed for about 6 weeks. What are the differences to conventional oils?
  • Not every oil is the same.
  • Where did linseed oil come from?
  • The use of linseed oil has been known for thousands of years and has been proven in ancient Greece, among other places. It is even the first oil that was historically produced in Europe. Linseed oil is one of the few edible oils whose content of omega-3 fatty acids exceeds that of omega-6 fatty acids.
  • Can you eat linseed oil cold?
  • The consumption of linseed oil is particularly important in a vegan or vegetarian diet in order to supply the body with sufficient omega-3 fatty acids. To preserve all the valuable ingredients, it is advisable to use the oil only cold. It is suitable for salads, smoothies, vegetable crudités or various cold dishes such as quark or jacket potatoes.
  • What is Gustav Heess linseed oil used for?
  • Linseed oil refined food grade Gustav Heess Usage Cosmetics suitable for cosmetics Food suitable for food INCI name: Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil CAS number: 8001-26-1 Botanical name: Flax (Linum usitatissimum L)