Flaxseed oil is made from ripened flax seeds that have been cold pressed to extract the oil. This oil is also known as linseed oil. You can get this oil in liquid form or in capsule forms to be consumed as a health supplement. Flaxseed oil is a great source of omega-3 fatty acid known as alpha-linolenic acid which provides a lot of health benefits!
How do you use flaxseed oil?
How to use flaxseed oil: Drizzle it onto your salad. Add it into smoothies or shakes. Add a dash of flaxseed oil into your porridge. Drizzle it onto grilled or steamed vegetables. Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public.
How do you extract oil from seeds?
The two most common processes to extract oil for most seeds, beans, and nuts is the Full Press Extraction Process where mechanical screw presses are used to extract the oil by squeezing the oil under high pressure, and the Preparation/Solvent Extraction Process where a solvent is mixed with the material to separate the oil.
What is a full press extraction process?
French offers full press extraction equipment and systems, and the preparation equipment and systems required to prepare high oil content seeds and nuts prior to the solvent extraction process. In the Full Press Extraction Process, the maximum amount of oil is removed.