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NorthernEdge® Organic Flaxseed oil is a Canadian grown organic oilseed, cold pressed and bottled in dark green glass bottles and nitrogen capped to optimize the fresh nutty flavor. If you have never had flax seed oil in a salad, or added to a marinade or smoothie, you are certainly missing out. Not just because of the wonderful taste but also due to the numerous health benefits that flaxseed has to offer. Try it TODAY!
Product: Organic Brown Flaxseed
Brand: NorthernEdge®
Botanical Name: Linum usitatissimum
Quality: Certified Organic as well as Kosher
Ingredients: Premium Grade Cold-Pressed Organic Flaxseed Oil, Unrefined
Origin: Product of Canada
Physical Specs:
Appearance: Clear, uniform, golden yellow color free of any deposits and no cloudiness.
Flavor: Clean, crisp, and mildly nutty
Aroma: Pleasantly natural aroma, typical of flaxseed.
Processing: Expeller Pressed (cold-pressed); Unrefined; 100% Natural; No additives or preservatives.
Storage and Shelf-life:
Product should be stored in a cool dark place, kept away from heat and direct sunlight. Refrigerated storage recommended. Under optimal storage conditions, an un-opened container would have a shelf life of up to 12 months.
*Note that the shelf life of the product may be shortened if not properly stored and handled.
Microbial & Technical Data:
Microbial Counts:
Mold/ Yeast: <300 cfu/ml (MFHPB-22)
E.coli: <5 cfu/ml (MFHPB-34)
Total Plate Count: <1,000 cfu/ml (MFHPB-33)
Salmonella: Negative (MFHPB-20)
Specifications:
Acid Value: <4.0 mg KOH/g (AOCS Cd8-53)
Peroxide Value: <6.0 meq/kg (AOCS Cd 8b-90)
Free Fatty Acids: <2.0% (AOCS Cd 8b-90 modified)
Trace Elements:
Cadmium: <0.10 ppm (AOAC 2015.01 modified)
Lead: <0.20 ppm (AOAC 2015.01 modified)
Mercury: < 0.20 ppm (AOAC 2015.01 modified)
Fatty Acid Profile:
C18:1n9 (Oleic): 11-20% (AOCS Ce 1h-05 modified)
C18:3n3 (Alpha Linolenic): 49-65% (AOCS Ce 1h-05 modified)