Automatic Flaxseed Oil Plant Market in Senegal

Automatic Flaxseed Oil Plant Market in Senegal
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
  • What are the health benefits of flaxseed oil?
  • Flaxseed oil, fibers and flax lignans have potential health benefits such as in reduction of cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, diabetes, cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune and neurological disorders. Flax protein helps in the prevention and treatment of heart disease and in supporting the immune system.
  • Why is flaxseed oil not used in food industry?
  • In recent years, the production and application of flaxseed oil have become one of the most concerned research topics in food industry due to its multiple health functions, great potential and development prospects. However, the poor stability and easy oxidation of flaxseed oil have become the main factors limiting its application.
  • What is oilseed flax?
  • Oilseed flax ( Linum usitatissimum L.) is a fibrous dicotyledonous plant in the flax family (Linaceae) with potential economic value ( Fig. 1 ), known as common flax or linseed ( Saleem et al., 2020a ), which has a long history of cultivation in agriculture and is grown throughout the world.
  • Is flaxseed a functional food?
  • Flaxseed is regaining its status as a functional food after centuries of use as natural medicine. Flaxseeds can be used as roasted and milled seeds, while flaxseed oil can be used in various food formulations in the form of neat oils, stable emulsions and micro- and nano-encapsulated powder.
  • What is the cultivated area of oilseed flax?
  • The demand and economic value of oilseed flax are increasing, thus the cultivated area in the world is expanding with the improvement ( Gao, 2020 ). In 2018–2019, the cultivated area of oilseed flax in the world was about 3.04 million hectares.
  • What is food-grade flaxseed oil?
  • Food-grade flaxseed oil is cold-pressed, obtained without solvent extraction, in the absence of oxygen, and marketed as edible flaxseed oil. Fresh, refrigerated and unprocessed, linseed oil is used as a nutritional supplement and is a traditional European ethnic food, highly regarded for its nutty flavor.