Linum usitatissimum
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Back to Our oilsCOLD PRESSED VIRGIN FLAX OIL · LINUM USITATISSIMUM · KAZAKHSTAN · CANADA · B2B EXPORT
Linum usitatissimum
OXIDATIVE STABILITY CRITICAL POINT
The richest in ALA Ω-3, but also the most fragile of all vegetable oils.
Its very high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids (> 70%) makes it particularly sensitive to oxidation. It should never be heated, must be kept in the refrigerator after opening, packaged under nitrogen, and consumed within 3 to 6 months after opening. Folk Oils delivers linseed oil under nitrogen, with pressing date and batch peroxide control. These constraints are inherent to the product, not a quality defect.
FOOD FLAX OIL MARKET 2024–2033
$1.2 billion
Global market 2024
$2.5 billion
Projection 2033
+9.5%
CAGR 2026–2033
+15%
Increase in consumption USA / year
Driven by the rise of veganism and the search for plant-based sources of omega-3 to replace fish oils. ALA is the plant form that the body partially converts to EPA and DHA. For a certifiable plant-based omega-3 that is non-GMO, vegan and without fishy odor, linseed oil is the reference active ingredient with no alternative.
World production, Folk Oils positioning
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
| Rank | Country | Profile | Folk Oils |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Kazakhstan | Volume · steppes · Akmola & Kostanay · 40–44% oil in seed | Direct source · cooperatives |
| 2nd | Russia | Large volumes · post-2022 geopolitical risks | Off the Russian trading circuit |
| 3rd | Canada | Premium export · Saskatchewan & Manitoba · non-GMO & organic | Premium origin |
| 4th | India | Growing production · little export |
KAZAKHSTAN · AKMOLA & KOSTANAY
AKMOLA · KOSTANAY · DIRECT COOPERATIVES
CANADA · SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA
Historical nutraceutical and premium Western cosmetic origin. Non-GMO and Organic standards compatible with EU Organic, USDA Organic, Japanese market. Robust traceability, identifiable batch all the way to the farm. Preferred origin for clients needing to justify sourcing to demanding regulators.
NON-GMO · ORGANIC AVAILABLE
ALPHA-LINOLENIC ACID (ALA) · C18:3 Ω-3
ALA is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot synthesize. The second richest source, nuts, reaches 10 to 16%. Chia is comparable but more expensive and less available. For any formulator who wants a high-dose vegan omega-3 without fish oil, flaxseed oil is the active with no realistic substitute.
ALA Ω-3 comparison
Folk Oils Linseed Oil
Walnut oil
Rapeseed oil
Sunflower oil
| Oil | ALA Ω-3 |
|---|---|
| Folk Oils Linseed Oil | 50 – 60% |
| Walnut oil | 10 – 16% |
| Rapeseed oil | ~8% |
| Sunflower oil | <1% |
Linseed oil is to vegan omega-3 what argan is to Moroccan cosmetics, the reference with no realistic substitute. Folk Oils gives it to you directly from Kazakhstan and Canada, with the COA per batch.
50–60%
ALA Ω-3
2
Origins, Kazakhstan & Canada
0
Producer intermediary → you
Nitrogen
Folk Oils standard packaging
NUTRACEUTICS & Ω-3
50-60% ALA for plant-based supplements, credible alternative to fish oil. Vegan soft gel capsules (HPMC). Strong growth market.
FUNCTIONAL FOOD
Functional bread, muesli, salad dressings, smoothies, bars. “Rich in omega-3” claim can be activated in the EU if sufficient ALA content. Dosed ALA documentation for EFSA and FDA files.
ACTIVE COSMETICS
ALA and lignans, documented anti-inflammatory skin action. Serums, repair creams. Formulation with antioxidants (vit. E, rosmarinate). Cosmos compatible.
ANIMAL FEED
Eggs, milk, meat enriched with communicable omega-3s. Aquaculture, alternative to fishmeal. “Food enriched with omega-3” labels.
Flexibility of supply and certification according to your target markets, volume Kazakhstan or certifiable premium Canada.
FOLK OILS MODEL VS STANDARD MARKET
Folk Oils
Cooperatives Kazakhstan & Canada
vs market
Trade cereals → EU presser
B2B
You
Receive the sheet with ALA dosage by GC, lignans, peroxide, nitrogen packaging and B2B prices. Two origins: Kazakhstan (volume) and Canada (premium / organic non-GMO). Response within 48 hours.
Morocco, controlled short chain, batch-by-batch traceability, transformation and control on our industrial platform (Nouaceur).
Botanical name / INCI : Linum usitatissimum
1,000 L refrigerated IBC, 200 L drums, 25 L jerrycans under nitrogen. Non-GMO · EU/USDA Organic (Canada).
Industrial volumes, OEM or private label: our export team responds within 24 working hours.
Four typical steps for our cold-pressed virgin oils in Morocco: sourcing from identified partners, preparation and control, mechanical extraction without solvent, then direct export with CoA and traceability on request.
Morocco · direct sourcing · pressing Folk Oils
Raw material purchased directly from identified producers, without a broker: simpler upstream traceability, fairer prices, quality better preserved all the way to the press.
Reception, visual checks and preparation: only compliant materials go to the pressing line. This is the first quality lock before your batch.
Gentle mechanical extraction, without extraction solvent, at controlled temperature to preserve fatty acids, tocopherols and sterols useful for your formulations.
From our unit to your site: industrial packaging (IBC, drums, custom-made), export documents and execution monitoring, without opaque chain.
Each batch can be accompanied by a technical file, examples of CoA and traceability adapted to your audits. Response within 48 hours on average.
Receive the ALA sheet by GC, lignans, peroxide, nitrogen packaging and B2B prices. Response within 48 hours.
Request the file