Khutmili Farm I · Khutmili
Plain Flax Seed
$1.04 · 1 KG
True Grit
True Grit Farms Desk · 2 min read
Flaxseed vs Linseed: Are They the Same Thing?
Yes, the same seed under two names, with the word you hear depending mostly on context rather than the product itself.
Flaxseed and linseed are the same seed from the same plant. The difference is entirely in which word gets used in which context, not in what is actually inside the packet.
What to actually know
- Flaxseed and linseed both refer to the seed of the same plant, used interchangeably depending on regional and industry context.
- Linseed oil sold for wood finishing and industrial use is a separate, non food grade product, not something to confuse with edible flaxseed oil.
- Food grade flaxseed oil and edible flax seed are always clearly labelled for eating, distinct from any industrial linseed product.
- The word flaxseed is more common in food and health contexts, while linseed appears more in older or industrial usage.
- When buying oil specifically, check that it is labelled edible or food grade rather than assuming from the name alone.
Our standards
Flaxseed and linseed questions
- Is linseed oil from the hardware store the same as flaxseed oil?
- No. Industrial linseed oil is processed differently and is not food safe. Always buy oil clearly labelled as edible or food grade.
- Why does this seed have two names?
- Mostly regional and historical naming. Linseed is the older term, flaxseed became more common in food and health contexts.
- Does our product use one term or the other?
- We use flax and linseed somewhat interchangeably in naming, but always as the edible, food grade seed and oil.
- Is there a nutritional difference between the two names?
- No, since they refer to the same edible seed. Any difference is in processing and intended use, not the seed itself.
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