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Brown flaxseed, also known as linseed

Flax and linseed

Brown and golden flaxseed, also called linseed, conventional and organic, for food and feed buyers.

ColourBrown or golden
Packing25 kg bags, 1 tonne bulk bags, or bulk
DeliveryFOB, CIF, CFR
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Flax and linseed: typical specification

Indicative
Colour
Brown or golden
Purity
99.5% to 99.9%, by grade
Moisture
9% maximum
Oil content
Typically 38% to 42%
Packing
25 kg bags, 1 tonne bulk bags, or bulk
Pricing basis
Fixed per tonne

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
CFRSeller arranges freight to the discharge port. The buyer insures the cargo.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysis, including microbiologyPesticide residue report against EU or US limitsCertificate of originPhytosanitary certificateOrganic certificate of inspection for organic lotsBill of lading and packing list

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About flax and linseed

Flaxseed and linseed are the same seed. It is rich in omega-3 oil and fibre and used whole or milled in bakery, cereals and health food, crushed for linseed oil, and added to animal feed.

Kazakhstan, Russia and Canada are the largest exporters. Golden flax is mostly grown for food use and often sells at a premium.

Frequently asked questions

Is flaxseed the same as linseed?

Yes. Flaxseed is the more common name in food, and linseed in the oil and feed trades.

Do you supply organic lots?

Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards. EU imports travel with an electronic certificate of inspection issued through TRACES.

Can I get a sample before buying?

Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment, with the cost agreed in advance.

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