Linseed oil is expressed from the linseed or flaxseed. When cold-pressed, it is relatively odorless and tasteless and may be used for cooking and salads. Widely used as a medium by painters and for making paints, varnishes, and linoleum, the commercial oil is extracted by use of high heat and is not suitable for human consumption. See also Flaxseed.
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