| Description of Flax Seed Meal, Certified Organic, 22 oz, NOW Foods | |
Flax seed meal is a convenient way of obtaining many of the nutritional
benefits of flax seeds, including dietary fiber, lignans, magnesium, zinc, mucilage
and linolenic acid (an Omega-3 fatty acid). NOW Flax Seed Meal is cold processed.
Flax seeds originated in the ancient Middle East and were used in Biblical
days as an important source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including Omega-3.
Organic Flax Meal, Non-GE. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International.
Nutrition Info
Serving Size: 2 1/2 TBSP
Servings Per Container: 31
Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Calories 90
Calories from Fat 55
Total Fat 6 g 9%
Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 6 mg <1%
Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 4 g 16%
Sugars 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin A 0%
Calcium 4%
Magnesium 19%
Vitamin C 0%
Iron 11%
Zinc 11%
TYPICAL FATTY ACID PROFILE
Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Alpha Linolenic Acid) 3.0 g (3,000 mg)
Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linoleic Acid) 1.0 g (1,000 mg)
Omega-9 Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid) 1.0 g (1,000 mg)
Suggested Use:
Flax meal can be added to cereals, salads, blender drinks or any other type
of cold food. It is high in fiber and should be consumed with plenty of water.
Other Ingredients: 100% Organic Flax Seed Meal.
Warnings: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed. Keep
Refrigerated.
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