Flax seeds
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Flax seeds is made up of 6.8% water, 37.3% fat, 1.6% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 6.8% |
| Fat | 37.3% |
| Sugars | 1.55% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
93.2%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
2.1%
Similar to 2.1 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Flax seeds is 1.55% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
1.55%
Nutrition
Flax seeds has 545 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 1.6 g of sugars, 37.3 g of fat, 34.4 g of carbohydrates, and 18 g of protein.
| Energy | 545 kcal |
| Fat | 37.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Fiber | 23.1 g |
| Protein | 18 g |