Ingredient · No. 118

Flax Seed

Difficulty Fiendish

A tough nut to crack, literally. The seeds have a tough outer shell, so they are best eaten ground to get the full nutritional benefit of their omega-3 fatty acids.

Rich in good fats, fibre, protein and omega-3.

Origins

One of the oldest cultivated crops, flax was first grown in the Fertile Crescent.

Fertile Crescent

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