Wellbear Golden Flaxseed Oil Cold Pressed - 1000 ml

Wellbear Golden Flaxseed Oil, also sold as Budwig oil, is a 100% cold-pressed oil from golden flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) - unrefined and unfiltered, made in a small Polish oil mill. Its light golden colour and milder taste than brown flaxseed oil make it a popular choice for quark-based spreads. Best enjoyed cold, drizzled over your favourite dishes.

About the product

Wellbear Golden Flaxseed Oil is a 100% oil pressed from golden flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum), cold-pressed in a small Polish oil mill, in small batches. It is also known in trade as Budwig oil, named after the quark-based spread in which it is traditionally used.

Golden flaxseed differs from brown flaxseed mainly in taste: the oil is noticeably milder, without the characteristic bitterness, and has a light golden colour. It is usually a better choice for someone trying flaxseed oil for the first time. The oil is unrefined and unfiltered, so a natural sediment may form at the bottom of the bottle - simply shake before use. The shade may vary between batches of seeds.

• 100% golden flaxseed oil - single ingredient, cold-pressed in Poland
• Cold-pressed, in small batches
• Unrefined and unfiltered - hence its colour and natural sediment
• Milder in taste than brown flaxseed oil
• Natural source of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), which contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels; this beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA

NRV - Nutrient Reference Value

* No established Nutrient Reference Value

Purpose

An oil for dishes served cold: quark spreads with flaxseed oil, salads, grain bowls, delicate sauces, bread. Its mild taste means it won't overpower a dish. Add to cooked dishes only after they have cooled. Not suitable for frying or baking - high temperatures degrade the polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vegan. Not suitable for people with a flaxseed allergy.

Suggested use

1-2 tablespoons (12-24 g) a day, ideally on an empty stomach or stirred into a dish just before serving. For children over 3 years old, use smaller amounts and consult a paediatrician first - the mild taste makes it easy to serve, for example with yoghurt or juice. The oil is also sometimes used topically, for skin and hair care.

Storage

Keep refrigerated (4-10 degrees C), in a dark, tightly closed bottle. Once opened, use within 6 weeks - given this bottle size, it's worth planning your use, since flaxseed oil oxidises faster than other vegetable oils under light, heat and air. The date on the label also serves as the batch number; this oil has a short shelf life of around 3 months from pressing, so check it at the time of purchase.

Ingredients

100% cold-pressed golden flaxseed oil.

Allergy advice

May contain traces of gluten, nuts (including peanuts), mustard and sesame.