Flax Fact #2 – North Dakota Grows 90% of USA Flax
July 18, 2010 by
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Did you know that ND produces 90% of the flax grown in the US?
from the Northern Crops Institute website -
FLAX is primarily utilized for non-food purposes in the United States, although recently, health benefits of consuming flax have been documented. Interest in flax for human consumption is increasing because of potential health benefits from its high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and also its fiber content. Ground or whole seed flax imparts a nutty flavor to baked products. Other food uses include breakfast cereals, breakfast drinks, and salad dressings. Flax seed must be ground to obtain health benefits from the omega-3 fatty acids, since the human body cannot digest the seed coat.
Linseed oil extracted from flax is used in paints, coatings and linoleum, and as an industrial lubricating oil. The flax meal is primarily used as livestock feed.
Premium Gold brand flax is grown on the Miller Family Farm in Denhoff ND. They are official seed stock suppliers of Golden Omega Flax to other farmers in ND. Check out their products at www.flaxking.com
