It has a light fishy smell, which is caused by the α-linolenic acid nutrient it contains, which has the effect of strengthening the brain and enhancing memory. It is different from sesame oil and rapeseed oil. Ordinary high-temperature pressed flax oil will have this taste, because the flax seeds themselves have a little special flavor. Cold-pressed flax oil will taste much better in cold dishes.
Flax oil can be drunk directly and has the best effect. Original flax oil is mellow and smooth, with a slightly bitter taste and a distinct aftertaste. However, refined oil is smoother, has no bitter taste, and has no obvious aftertaste.
Extended information:
Flax oil, also known as linseed oil, is an ancient edible oil. It is a fatty oil squeezed from the seeds of the Sesame plant. Flax is cold-tolerant by nature and is suitable for growing in the alpine and arid areas of the west and north. The "Hu" of flax refers to the ethnic minorities and regions in northwest my country in ancient times. It can be seen that flax has been growing in cold areas since ancient times. Flax oil is what people now call linseed oil. Flax oil has a long history of consumption in my country. There are many folk names for flax oil, including Wang You, Lu You and Sesame Oil.