Canadian flaxseed
Canada is among the world's largest flaxseed exporters. Grown in Canada's prairie provinces, Canadian brown flax serves oil crushers, food manufacturers (bakery, cereals, ground flax), and feed markets, with high oil content and the omega-3 (ALA) profile that drives food demand.
Types and grades
- Brown flaxseed — the principal export class. Typical grade: No. 1 Canada Western (CW).
- Food vs. crushing quality stated per quotation.
Indicative specifications
| Parameter | Typical value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | max 10% |
| Oil content | typically 40%+ |
| Admixture | typically max 0.1–1.0% per contract |
Specifications are indicative. Contracted specifications govern all sales. Quotations state grade, parameters, and crop year.
Applications
Oil crushing (linseed oil), bakery and cereal inclusion, milled/ground flax, nutritional supplements, feed.
Packaging & loading
- 100 lb / 50 kg / 25 kg PP bags, ~1,000 kg totes, or bulk in lined container
- Per 20-ft container: 525 × 100 lb, 475 × 50 kg, 950 × 25 kg
- Bulk in liner: 24 MT per 20-ft container
Documentation & shipping
- Full export document set incl. CFIA phytosanitary certificate
- Terms per Logistics page — see Logistics
Availability
- Harvest typically September; quoted by crop year
Flaxseed FAQs
What separates food-grade from crushing-grade flax?
Food buyers purchase primarily on purity and appearance; crushers purchase primarily on oil content. Quotations state the intended basis.
Need flaxseed to a specification?
Send your grade, packaging, and destination — we will quote against it.