بذور الكتان (Flax seeds)

Botanical classification:

Flax is an erect herbaceous plant, reaching a height of about a meter, with a slender stem, lanceolate leaves, and blue flowers. It was known and cultivated in ancient Egypt since the time of the Pharaohs.

A fabric known as linen cloth was made from it, which was used in mummification.

Cultivated flax plants grow to a height of 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) with slender stems. The leaves are bright green, thin, 20–40 mm long, and 3 mm broad.

The flowers are pale blue, 15–25 mm across, and five-petalled. The fruit is a dry, round capsule 5–9 mm across, containing several glossy, apple-shaped, tube-shaped brown seeds, 4–7 mm long.

Classification:

Scientific name: LINUM USITATISSIMUM

Family: Linaceae

Benefits:

Contains omega-3 fatty acids
Rich in soluble and insoluble fibers
Helps with weight management
Reduces inflammation and improves hair and skin health

The seeds ripen from August to September. This species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female elements) and is received by. The plant is self-fertile.

Th sixth Rib from August Taha September. These spaces are reserved (sense of money at the mouth of the middle) at S received by B. Th plant is self-sufficient.(Alkaline). Cannot grow in shade. Prefers moist soil. Can withstand strong winds.

Its seeds are oily, containing 40% oil with a high percentage of Omega 3, 22% proteins, and 4% minerals. Flaxseed oil (hot) has a high percentage of (Omega 3) which is useful in reducing cholesterol. The oil has a distinctive smell that increases with storage. Compared to the oil, the seeds contain 98% of the anti-cancer lignans

and 97% more fiber and Omega 3.

These substances help reduce cholesterol, premenstrual symptoms, weight loss, diabetes, and also treat liver diseases.This is done by taking a spoonful

in the morning every day for a whole month.Flax oil is used in the manufacture of fabrics and dyes.

Uses:

Added to food such as smoothies, soups, and yogurt
Used for oil production
Nutritional supplement

Flax seeds can be added to many of our daily meals.

Flax seeds are currently used extensively in the oil industry, in addition to the stems being used in the fabric industry.

Export details worldwide:

Types: Seeds
Weight: 20 kg or 25 kg
Packing and packaging: Automatic
Packaging: Sacks or cartons
Container: 20 feet
Origin: Egypt