how is flaxseed processed for consumption What part of flaxseed plant is actually consumed? What processes are done after harvest? Just want to know what we eat and how it is procured.
Seeds are inside the dried fruit capsule. There is a wikipedia acticle on flax which covers harvesting and processing.

Seed capsules are harvested by cutting and thrashing and broken to release the seeds, not really any processing other than cleaning and separation.

Another link.