The oil content of oil flax seeds is 42...44%, they contain up to 23% protein. Oil is produced from seeds, which is used mainly for technical purposes. Its ability to dry quickly, forming a strong, thin and elastic film, is used to prepare high-quality drying oil, as well as varnishes and enamels.
Among industrial oils, flaxseed oil ranks first in the world in terms of production volume. It is widely used in the electrical, paper and soap industries, as well as in medicine and perfumery. In a small amount, flaxseed oil is used for food.
Waste oil production (cake and meal) - a valuable high-protein feed, which contains 6...12% fat, up to 30% crude protein, 4.3 g of calcium, 8.5 g of phosphorus, 2 mg of carotene. In 1 kg of flaxseed meal 1.15 feed. units
Flaxseed flour is rich in fiber (up to 30%), polyunsaturated fatty acids (Omega-3 and Omega-6), vegetable protein (up to 50%), vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid, antioxidants (lignans), as well as trace elements ( potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc). It should be noted the high nutritional value of flax seed protein, the amino acid composition of which is similar to that of soybean protein.