Flax Seed Meal, Organic Flax Seed 18 oz, NOW Foods

Flax seed meal is a convenient way of obtaining many of the nutritional benefits of flax seeds, including dietary fiber, lignans, magnesium, zinc, mucilage and linolenic acid (an Omega-3 fatty acid). NOW Flax Seed Meal is cold processed. Flax seeds originated in the ancient Middle East and were used in Biblical days as an important source of polyunsaturated fatty acids, including Omega-3. Organic Flax Meal, Non-GE. Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International. Nutrition Info Serving Size: 2 1/2 TBSP Servings Per Container: 31 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 90 Calories from Fat 55 Total Fat 6 g 9% Saturated Fat 0.5 g 3% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 6 mg <1% Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2% Dietary Fiber 4 g 16% Sugars 0 g Protein 4 g Vitamin A 0% Calcium 4% Magnesium 19% Vitamin C 0% Iron 11% Zinc 11% TYPICAL FATTY ACID PROFILE Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Alpha Linolenic Acid) 3.0 g (3, 000 mg) Omega-6 Fatty Acids (Linoleic Acid) 1.0 g (1, 000 mg) Omega-9 Fatty Acids (Oleic Acid) 1.0 g (1, 000 mg) Suggested Use: Flax meal can be added to cereals, salads, blender drinks or any other type of cold food. It is high in fiber and should be consumed with plenty of water. Other Ingredients: 100% Organic Flax Seed Meal. Warnings: Please discard the inedible freshness packet enclosed. Keep Refrigerated.