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| Flax Seed Nutrition Information Below find the nutritional facts and information on the benefits of flax and ground flaxseed. Note that the nutritional info below pertains to brown flax seeds, but the nutrition data for golden flax is almost the same. |
| Product Name: | Flax Seed (Also Known As Linseed) |
| Nutrient | Value per 100 g | Units |
| Proximates | ||
| Water: | 8.750 | Grams |
| Food Energy: | 492.000 | Kcal |
| Food Energy | ||
| Protein: | 19.500 | Grams |
| Fat: | 34.000 | Grams |
| Total Carbohydrate: | 34.250 | Grams |
| Fiber, total dietary: | 27.900 | Grams |
| Ash: | 3.500 | Grams |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium: | 199.000 | Mg |
| Iron: | 6.220 | Mg |
| Magnesium: | 362.000 | Mg |
| Phosphorus: | 498.000 | Mg |
| Potassium: | 681.000 | Mg |
| Sodium: | 34.000 | Mg |
| Zinc: | 4.170 | Mg |
| Copper | 1.041 | Mg |
| Manganese | 3.281 | Mg |
| Selenium | 5.500 | Mcg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, ascorbic acid | 1.300 | Mg |
| Thiamin | 0.170 | Mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.160 | Mg |
| Niacin | 1.400 | Mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.530 | Mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.927 | Mg |
| Folate | 278.000 | Mcg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.000 | Mcg |
| Vitamin A | 0.000 | IU |
| Vitamin E | 5.000 | Mg_ATE |
| Lipids | ||
| Fatty acids, saturated | 3.196 | Grams |
| Fatty acids, monounsaturated | 6.868 | Grams |
| Fatty acids, polyunsaturated | 22.440 | Grams |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 | Mg |
|
Specifications |
| Product Name: | Flax Seed (Also known as Linseed) |
| Origin: | Canada |
| Color: | Yellow (Golden) |
| Flavor: | Typical, nutty |
Physical Characteristics:
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Microbiological Analysis: (AOAC)
| Pathogens: | Negative |
| Aflatoxin: | Negative |
| Salmonella: | Negative |
| Pesticide Residues: | None detected |
Recommended Storage Conditions:
| Temperature: | Max. 70 degrees F (21 degrees C) |
| Humidity: | Max. 70 % |
| Shelf Life: | 6 months |
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