Product name: Flaxseed Oil powder

Synonyms: Linseed Oil Powder; Flax Seed Oil Powder

Plant source: Seeds of Linum usitatissimum L.

Active ingredient: alpha-Linolenic Acid (Ω-3)

CAS Number: 463-40-1

Molecular formula: C18H30O2

Molecular weight: 278.43

Description:

Microencapsulated flaxseed oil powder has a delicate, nutty flavor and is an excellent source of protein, potassium, and beta-carotene. It also contains a beneficial fat, alpha-linoleic acid, which is a heart-healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for cardiovascular health, joint, skin, growth and development. Omega-3 fatty acids also helps to improve memory, concentration, energy level and stamina. In addition, it may assist in stabilizing blood pressure, lipids or cholesterol. 

Microencapsulated flaxseed oil powder is a nutritional supplement or nutritional enhancer, widely used in food, health food, dairy products and beverages applications. Microencapsulated flaxseed oil powder has the outstanding use advantages than flaxseed oil.

Advantages of Microencapsulated Flaxseed oil powder

1.      Protecting an active ingredient during food processing and storage

2.      Improved handling of the active ingredient, for example, conversion of liquid in solid

3.      Masking off-taste, odor and color

4.      Creating textural and flavor effects

5.      Control of active ingredient release.

6.      More convenient handling during processing

7.      Raises the additional values of production, extending the whole supply chain.

8.      Increases the complexity of processes and characterization of fortified products

Main application 

It is applies to all types of health food, nutritional supplements, functional foods, formula milk powder and solid drink.