How Is Flaxseed Oil Made?

Flaxseed oil is made by cold pressing cleaned flax seeds, a method chosen here almost without exception, since heat is exactly what damages the delicate fat content the oil is valued for in the first place.

The steps

Flax seeds are cleaned and fed into a mechanical press that extracts the oil using pressure rather than added heat.
The oil is filtered to remove solid particles, though it is generally not refined the way many cooking oils are.
Kept away from heat and light throughout processing and bottling, since both accelerate the oil's natural tendency to go rancid.
Bottled promptly after pressing rather than held in bulk storage for long periods, to preserve freshness as much as possible.
The seeds themselves are cleaned before pressing to remove dust and any damaged seed that could affect the oil's flavour.

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How flaxseed oil is made, answered

Is flaxseed oil ever made with heat?: Rarely for food grade oil. Heat damages the fat content, so cold pressing is the standard method.
Is flaxseed oil refined like some cooking oils?: Generally no, it is filtered to remove solids but not chemically refined the way many neutral cooking oils are.
Why is freshness emphasised so much for flaxseed oil?: Its fat content degrades faster than more stable oils, so time between pressing and use matters more here.
Does the pressing method affect flavour?: Yes, cold pressing preserves more of the natural flavour and nutrient content than heat based extraction would.

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