Wellbear Thistle Oil Cold Pressed - 250 ml

Wellbear Milk Thistle Oil is a 100% oil from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum) - cold-pressed and unrefined in a small Polish manufactory. Golden-green in color with a distinct, nutty flavor, and 84 g of unsaturated fatty acids per 100 g. Best for cold dishes; a handy 250 ml bottle to start with.

About the product

Wellbear Milk Thistle Oil is a 100% oil from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum), cold-pressed in a small Polish manufactory. Milk thistle is a prickly plant native to the Mediterranean basin; its scientific name comes from a legend about the white marbling on its leaves, and the oil is pressed from its small seeds.

The oil is unrefined and unfiltered, which gives it a golden-green color, a distinct nutty flavor and a light sediment at the bottom of the bottle - simply shake before use. Its shade can vary slightly lighter or darker depending on the seed batch, which is normal for an oil without refining.

• Single ingredient - 100% oil from milk thistle seeds
• Cold-pressed in a Polish manufactory, without heat treatment
• Unrefined and unfiltered - hence the color, flavor and natural sediment
• High content of unsaturated fatty acids - 84 g per 100 g
• No preservatives or additives, vegan
• 250 ml bottle

NRV - Nutrient Reference Value, for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Your requirements may be higher or lower.

* No established Nutrient Reference Value

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are unsaturated fats. In this oil, they make up 84 g per 100 g of product.

Intended use

An oil for dishes served cold: salads and slaws, dressings with lemon, herbs and honey, chilled soups, quark spreads and smoothies. Its nutty note pairs well with wholegrain bread and groats. Add to cooked dishes only after they have cooled - including porridge. Not suitable for frying, baking or cooking - high temperatures degrade the polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vegan.

How to use

Adults: 1 tablespoon (12 g) daily, ideally with a meal. Children from 1 year: up to 1 teaspoon daily - for this age group, agree the amount with a doctor. The distinct flavor is easy to soften by mixing the oil with plain yoghurt, a fruit smoothie, honey or apple juice. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use. The oil is also sometimes used topically, for skin and hair care.

Storage

Before opening, store in a cool, dark place. After opening, keep refrigerated (4-10°C) - unrefined oil oxidizes when exposed to light, heat and air, so it is best used up soon after opening. Keep the bottle tightly closed, in its original dark glass. The best-before date also serves as the batch number and is printed on the label.

Ingredients

Milk thistle seed oil 100%, cold-pressed.

Allergen information

May contain trace amounts of gluten, nuts (including peanuts), mustard and sesame - the product is made on a shared production line. Do not use if allergic to milk thistle.