Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil or flax oil (in its edible form), is a colourless to yellowish oil obtained from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The oil is obtained by pressing, sometimes followed by solvent extraction.

Linseed Oil is an extremely versatile product. It has a huge range of applications, from health food supplementation to playing a role in the making of linoleum flooring.

It has a high tri- and di-unsaturated ester component, which explains that it can react swiftly with oxygen in the air. Because linseed oil products can dry out quickly when exposed, it’s important to always store them in airtight containers.