The main importers of flax from the Republic of Kazakhstan are countries in the European Union, among which Belgium clearly stands out. Additionally, Kazakhstan steadily exports flax to Afghanistan and Turkey. The shipment of Kazakhstani flaxseed is carried out in accordance with the ISO 658 requirements for oilseeds.
Are oil flax resources adopted from abroad in Kazakhstan?
Compared with St, almost all flax varieties from abroad exhibited a lower weight and germination rate. Thus, the adoption of flax resources from abroad in Kazakhstan requires further attention. We analyzed the dynamics of the height of oil flax resources in 2019 and 2020.
Are flax seeds a good source of oil in Kazakhstan?
In this study, we tested seven flax resources in Kazakhstan in 2020 and compared the results with those of a similar study conducted in 2019. This comparative study between six nonlocal flax and a variety of Kazakhstan flax showed that in the steppe zone of northern Kazakhstan, the oil seeds had a good yield (11.4¨C21.7 c/ha).
What are the technical parameters of flaxseed oil?
Flaxseed oil has the following technical parameters: its pour point is within 8¨C27°C, and its saponification number is 186¨C195 (Gao, Qun, and Zhen 2017 ). The iodine number of flaxseed oil is characteristic of its quick drying capacity; the larger the number, the better the drying ability.