flaxseed

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The man stirs the flaxseed--how soon the stuff dries out!

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  1. noun The seed of flax, the source of linseed oil and emollient medicinal preparations.

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  • After six and 12 weeks of supplementation with flaxseed, an increase in blood levels of ALA was observed, while increases in GLA were recorded in the group receiving borage oil. —  NutraIngredients RSS
  • Plant sources - such as flaxseed, which is often cited as a good source - has a form of omega 3 fatty acid called ALA. —  MyLinkVault Newest Links
  • Two Malheur County farms produce flaxseed, which is also processed into a vegetable oil.
  • What began as a family farming operation transformed itself into a bakery before evolving into North America's largest, most experienced specialty-flaxseed ingredient supplier. —  FoodNavigator-USA RSS
  • A fact sheet on the farm says that traditionally spring wheat, sunflowers, barley and flaxseed were produced, but now several oilseeds along with grasses such as barley and wheat are raised to improve crop rotation to naturally break weed, disease and insect cycles. —  Minot Daily News
 

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/ˈflækssid/
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