Is Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil vegetarian?
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, commonly known as linseed or flaxseed oil, is the expressed oil obtained from the dried ripe seeds of flax, Linum usitatissimum, family Linaceae, cultivated worldwide as a food and fiber crop.
| Also known as | Flaxseed Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil |
| EC number | 232-278-6 |
| CosIng ID | 57298 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.
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