Botanic Innovations Organic Flax Seed Oil

Used for thousands of years, Organic Flax Seed Oil is a rich source of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, and the heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acid. As a dietary ingredient, Organic Flax Seed Oil is recognized as one of nature’s greatest sources of essential fatty acids. Organic Flax Seed Oil’s numerous attributes make it a versatile ingredient suited for functional foods, animal nutrition, and personal care products.

INCI Name: Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil

Ingredient Name: Linseed Oil (Flaxseed Oil)

Functions: Antioxidant, Fat & Oil, Fatty Acid & Lipid

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin

Labeling Claims: Additive-free, Allergen-free, Animal Products-free, BSE-free, Biodegradable, CMR Substances-free, Clean at Sephora, Cold-Pressed, Credo Clean Standard, GMO-free, Halal, Kosher, Nanomaterials-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-Carcinogenic, Non-GMO, Non-Hazardous, Non-Toxic, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Organic, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, SVHC Chemicals-free, Solvent-free, TSE-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Vegan

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Identification & Functionality

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Food Ingredients Functions
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
CAS No.
8001-26-1
Ingredients
Linseed Oil (Flaxseed Oil)

Features & Benefits

Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
Product Benefits

Recognized animal and human studies present that Organic Flax Seed Oil could help improve skin smoothness and hydration, while also supporting the treatment of skin conditions.

Organic Flax Seed Oil is high in Omega-3 fatty acids and has been shown to have a variety of health benefits, such as maintaining blood pressure levels already within the normal range, and improved regularity.

Organic Flax Seed Oil is the richest source of the Omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid in comparison to other foods such as chia seed, hemp seed, and walnuts, an essential fatty acid that helps to improve the metabolism of fats.

Organic Flax Seed Oil is a good source of lignans, which appear to have antioxidant properties.*

Organic Flax Seed Oil is extracted using the gentle NatureFRESH™ cold-press process to yield extra virgin oil with a wide array of phytonutrients.

*Antioxidant properties have been tested using in vitro methods. Testing indicates that antioxidant properties are comparable to Vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant.

Product Attributes

USDA Organic: MOSA has verified through inspection and review that Botanic Innovations is certified organic under the US National Organic Program.

Non GMO: The oils and powders produced at Botanic Innovations’ are from non-GMO fruit, herb, and vegetable seeds based on our quality assurance practices.

100% Plant Based: All of our ingredients are derived from herb, vegetable, and fruit seeds.

100% Natural: All of our products do not contain artificial ingredients or preservatives and the ingredients are only minimally processed.

Allergen-Free: All of our products are free of animal fats & oils and contain no nuts (including oil & derivatives).

Vegan: The oils and powders produced at Botanic Innovations do not contain, nor come in contact with, animal products and are qualified as vegan.

Kosher-Certified: All of our products are certified annually by EarthKosher.

Made in USA: All of our products are produced and packaged in the U.S.A.

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Applications
  • Personal Care
  • Dietary Supplement
  • Functional Foods
  • Animal Nutrition

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Odor
Characteristic
Appearance
Free flowing, gold colored oil
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Saponification193mg KOH/g
Specific Gravity0.9225 - 0.9325
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Aerobic Plate Count (Nutrition)max. 3,000cfu/g
Aerobic Plate Count (Personal Care)max. 100cfu/g
E. Coli (Nutrtion)Not detected
E. Coli (Personal Care)Not detected
Yeast & Mold (Nutrtion)max. 300cfu/g
Yeast & Mold (Personal Care)max. 100cfu/g
Typical Fatty Acid Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3)max. 1.0%
Linoleic Acid (Omega 6)50 - 60%
Oleic (Omega 9)10 - 15%
Palmitic Acid09 - 12%
Carotenoids Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
tans-Zeaxanthin0.78μg/g
Total beta-Carotene0.21μg/g
trans-Lutein4.85μg/g
Vitamin E Profile
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Alpha-Tocopherol0.489mg/100g
Delta-Tocopherol0.238mg/100g
Gamma-Tocopherol39.6mg/100g

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories
Regulatory & Compliance

Gras

This product is a pure food, processed using our NatureFresh-Cold Press™ Technology. As a pure food, this product is considered a natural food product and is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and not required to have GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status.

Food Grade

Botanic Innovations, LLC produces their products in a food grade facility subject to inspection by the FDA and the WI Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Division of Food Safety. We follow GMPs in the manufacture, holding, and distributions of this product. This product is produced without the use of any excipients or processing aides, rendering it a non- chemically altered version of its seed base. This allows us to declare that the product has been in the food supply since before October 15, 1994, and therefore not a “New Dietary Ingredient”. This product is safe for human consumption based on the aforementioned conditions.

CMR Substance

 We certify to the best of our knowledge this product does not contain any EU ECHA SVHCs (substances of very high concern: in accordance with Article 59(10) of the REACH Regulation) or any substances classified as CMRs (Carcinogens, Mutagens, and/or Reprotoxic substances) as outlined in the EU Cosmetic Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

BSE and TSE

All bulk agricultural ingredients produced and sold by Botanic Innovations LLC are free from Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). The transportation, storage, and manufacturing processes of Botanic Innovations LLC do not allow these ingredients to come in contact with animal products or materials of animal origin of any kind.

Allergens

Botanic Innovations is a food allergen-free facility. A full allergen statement is available upon request.

GMO

This product is GMO free.

Nano-technology

This product has been manufactured without the use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.

Irradiation & Sewer Sludge

This product has not been subjected to irradiation or radioactivity, nor treated with sewage sludge.

PROP 65

This product is expected to be devoid of the materials in the Californian Safe Program Proposition 65.

Responsible Sourcing Statement

This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.

Kosher

This product is Kosher Certified.

Halal

This product is Halal compliant.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging

This product is packaged in 1 gallon, 5 gallon, and 30 gallon containers.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage

For best shelf-life preservation, keep product sealed and store in a dry, cool place, preferably room temperature (75°) or cooler, and away from light.

Shelf Life: When kept under optimal storage conditions and in the original containers, the shelf life of this material is expected to be 2 years.