Chemistry of Cast Iron Seasoning: A Science-Based How-To

Chemistry of Cast Iron Seasoning: A Science-Based How-To: "Im not sure why you regard linseed oil as not edible.
Here in Germany, at least in some northerly regions of, it is totally common to eat linseed oil on top of potatoes with cottage cheese. You will see linseed oil being sold right next to olive or corn oil in the grocery store.
It has a very distinctive taste, and you will certainly not use large quantities, but so far nobody seems to have had any ill effects from digesting linseed oil to my knowledge."