Virgin Cold-Pressed Flaxseed Oil (ALA Omega-3)
The golden oil known in the Levant and Egypt as “hot oil” (al-zeit al-har): a pure oil cold-pressed from flaxseed and one of the richest oils on earth in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant omega-3 that fights hidden inflammation.
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Drizzle a tablespoon over warm ful medames, hummus or salad; never cook with it or heat it, because frying destroys the omega-3 and turns it into harmful compounds.
Best preparation methods
Keep it in a very dark bottle in the fridge door and use it within a month of opening; it tastes fresh with a very slight bitterness, and if it turns sharply bitter it has oxidised.
Important Nutritional Note
It contains no carbohydrate at all, so the glycemic index does not apply; taken daily it helps lower blood triglycerides and keeps the arteries supple in people with diabetes and heart disease.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (10 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 884 kcal | 88.4 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 100 g | 10 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
It has 884 kcal per 100 g, ranking 7 of 10 in Healthy fats (lowest first).
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Frequently asked questions
Can flaxseed oil be heated or used for cooking?
Absolutely not; its smoke point is very low and the omega-3 bonds break down and oxidise with heat, so it should only be used cold.
Can flaxseed oil replace fish oil?
It supplies plant omega-3 (ALA), which the body converts to EPA and DHA only to a limited extent; a great choice for vegetarians to protect the arteries and heart.
How many calories are in a tablespoon (10 g)?
It contains 88 kcal, 10 g healthy fat (about 5.3 g of it plant omega-3) and no carbohydrate.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.