For centuries, flax seeds have been prized for their health-protective properties.Charles the Great ordered his subjects to eat flax seeds for their health. So it’s no wonder they acquired the name Linum usitatissimum, meaning “the most useful.”Nowadays, flax seeds are emerging as a “super food” as more scientific research points to their health benefits. Specifications Botanical Name Linum usitatissimum Common Names Common Flax, Lin Seeds Purity Min. 98.50% Moisture Max. 7%-8% Cleaning Machine Clean / Sortex Clean GMO Non Genetically Modified Origin India