Linseed Oil

‘Unique’ bioactive content of chia oil driving dietary supplement interest: Benexia

21-Nov-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Interest is just starting to grow in chia oil, with its omega-3s, tocopherols, phytosterols, and polyphenols giving an oil with superior handling and a 2-year shelf stability.

Grant to fund long-term study of flax's blood pressure benefits in non diseased population

20-Sep-2016 By Hank Schultz

A new long-term research initiative in Canada will seek to further elucidate the heart health benefits of flaxseed, according to a major supplier.

Carotenoids get a bioaccessibility boost in linseed oil nanosemulsions

02-Feb-2016 By Adi Menayang

Researchers test linseed oil nanoemulsions as a way to increase carotenoid’s bioavailability and stability, bringing its health benefits to more supplements and functional foods.

Cargill debuts flax/canola omega-3 blend

08-Jul-2010 By Shane Starling

Cargill is launching a new omega-3, canola/flaxseed blend containing up to 30 percent ALA it says will enable food manufacturers to employ omega-3, nutrient content claims.

New flax lignan hits US market

16-Apr-2008 By Lorraine Heller

Cactus Botanics has launched a new flax seed lignan ingredient in
the North American market, which it hopes will help address a
growing consumer focus on a number of health conditions, including
prostate and heart health.

ADM receives Canadian go-ahead for flax lignan

20-Mar-2008 By Lorraine Heller

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) has said that it has received
registration for its BeneFlax dietary supplement ingredient from
the Canadian regulatory authority.

Bioriginal introduces heart health combo

04-Jul-2006 By staff reporter

Bioriginal is expanding its range of products with two-fold health
benefits with a new flaxseed and beta glucan - an innovation that
takes it into hot area of heart health.

Bioriginal combines milled flax and cranberry

14-Mar-2006 By Jess Halliday

Canada's Bioriginal is launching a new flax-based product which
incorporates cranberry, which it expects to be popular with
companies wishing to offer two-fold health benefits.

Sanmark gains ISO

27-Mar-2003

Chinese company Sanmark Limited has received an ISO certification
for its new speciality oil processing facility.

Promising launch for new omega-3 supplements

21-May-2002

YourVitamins, a US-based dietary supplement manufacturer, has
created a new range of omega-3 fish and flax oil supplements under
the name ProCaps. The product was launched on the US Home Shopping
Network earlier this month, and sold...