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Flaxseed oil

Flaxseed oil is oil pressed from flax seeds, sold in refined or less-refined forms and used for dressings, finishing or preparations without prolonged heating.

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About Flaxseed oil

Flaxseed oil, also called linseed oil, is the oil pressed from flax seeds. It is a clear to golden or amber liquid with a mild, characteristic seed-like flavour; flavour and colour vary with seed, pressing, and refining. It is sold in refined and less-refined forms, and may be labelled cold-pressed.

In food, it is generally used as an oil for dressings, finishing, or other preparations that do not require prolonged heating. It is distinct from whole or ground flaxseed: the oil is the extracted fat, rather than the seed with its fibre and other solids. Storage and processing can affect its flavour and composition.

Ingredient type
oil

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English

flaxseed oil

English

linseed oil

English

cold pressed flaxseed oil

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Flaxseed oil nutrition & diet

Flaxseed oil nutritional value

Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
884kcal
Protein
0.1g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
100.0g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Compare oils by refining and pressing method; oil is not nutritionally equivalent to whole or ground flaxseed, which retain seed solids and fibre.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Oil, flaxseed, cold pressed ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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