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Indian Flax Seeds (Linseeds)

Brown and golden flax seeds (linseeds) from central India — export-grade purity. Indian flax seeds (brown and golden linseeds). Export-grade cleaning to 99.5%+ purity. Cold storage available. Tested for moisture, foreign matter, oil content. Organic certification available.

Brown Flax · Golden FlaxYear-RoundHS 12040010
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Indian Flax Seeds (Linseeds)
The category

Why Indian flax seeds for export

India is one of the top global producers of flax seed (linseed). Central Indian states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh — produce both brown (standard) and golden (specialty) varieties at competitive export prices. The oil content of Indian flax is consistently high (38–42%), making it attractive both as a whole seed and for cold-press oil extraction.

Flax seed ships in two colour grades: brown flax is the global standard, used for omega-3 supplementation, baking, and oil pressing; golden flax (a slightly different cultivar) has a milder flavour and visual appeal for premium retail.

ZoeM works with cooperative grower networks across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Processing includes mechanical cleaning, sieving, density grading, and cold storage to preserve oil quality. Pre-shipment testing covers moisture, foreign matter, oil content, and pesticide residues.

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Standard

Brown Flax

Reddish-brown seeds — the global standard. Workhorse grade for omega-3 supplementation, baking, oil pressing.

  • Colour Reddish-brown
  • Purity 99.5%+
  • Oil content 38–42%
  • Best for Bulk supplement, baking, oil pressing
Premium specialty

Golden Flax

Lighter yellow-golden seeds. Milder flavour, premium retail appeal.

  • Colour Yellow-golden
  • Purity 99.5%+
  • Oil content 36–40%
  • Best for Premium retail, breakfast cereals, specialty
  • Price 15–25% premium over brown
Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Madhya Pradesh · Rajasthan · Chhattisgarh. Full sourcing footprint: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar.

Season: Harvest Mar–May; year-round supply from cold storage.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code12040010 (Flax / Linseed)
Botanical NameLinum usitatissimum L.
Origin StatesMadhya Pradesh (primary), Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, UP, Bihar
VarietiesBrown (standard), Golden (premium)
Purity99.5%+ (cleaned, sieved)
Moisture<8%
Foreign matter<0.5%
Oil content38–42% (brown), 36–40% (golden)
Packaging25kg / 50kg PP bags; 1kg / 5kg retail; jumbo bags for bulk
Container loadingApprox. 25–27 MT per 40' container
Shelf life24 months from packing in cool dry storage; cold storage extends oil stability
Shipping portsMundra, JNPT, Chennai
Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India
FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license
GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification
MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT
NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

Brown vs golden flax — which?
Brown is the global standard, workhorse for supplements and oil. Golden has a milder flavour and visual appeal — premium retail. Nutritionally similar; both are excellent omega-3 sources.
What is the oil content?
Brown: 38–42%. Golden: 36–40%. Lab-verifiable per batch.
Is your flax cold-stored?
Yes. Flax oxidises if stored warm — we cold-store to preserve oil quality and shelf life. Container loading can be at ambient (short transits) or refrigerated (long-haul).
Can you supply organic flax?
Yes, USDA/EU organic certified flax available on dedicated supply contracts.
Do you also supply flax oil?
Cold-pressed flax oil available via partner processors. For dedicated orders we can quote.
How is flax different from chia?
Both are omega-3-rich seeds. Flax has a higher oil content (38–42% vs chia ~30%), nuttier flavour, and is typically ground before use to maximise nutrient absorption. Chia can be eaten whole.
What payment terms?
Standard 30% T/T advance + 70% against B/L, or 100% LC at sight.