• german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed
  • german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed
  • german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed
  • german standard edible linseed oil cold pressed
  • What is Virgin Organic linseed oil?
  • Our virgin organic linseed oil is a healthy and natural edible oil that is cold-pressed fresh from the mill every day at our oil mill and then gently filtered. Linseed is one of the richest sources of the valuable omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid. Proper storage ensures the quality of this valuable oil.
  • 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.
  • What does linseed oil taste like?
  • Linseed (Flax) Oil is an edible oil that is often used in food and supplements as a source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which is an important omega-3 fatty acid. The high amount of these triple unsaturated fatty acids make this oil sensitive to oxidation. When pressed, the fresh oil has a mild taste.
  • 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.
  • Is linseed oil edible?
  • Normal linseed oil is a drying oil and is unfit for edible purpose because of short self-life. Linseed oil is unique among vegetable oils in that it contains more than 50 per cent linolenic acid. It sets into a hard vitreous film when applied as a thin film and exposed to air. Linseed oil is used in paints, exterior stains and industrial coolings.
  • 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.