| Glossary of Vegetarianism and Vegetarian Cuisine |
(noun) Small, reddish-brown seeds from the flax plant which can be eaten raw or pressed into oil. Excellent vegetarian source of lignans, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil should be stored in the refrigerator and eaten raw, as high heat destroys the nutrients (do not fry, but baking is ok).
Related term
flaxseed oil
Alternate spelling
flax seed
Synonyms
flax, linseed
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