Ingredient A-Z

Flaxseed

plant oil and fibre sourcealso called: ground flaxseed, linseed

What it is

A seed supplying alpha-linolenic acid along with mucilage fibre, typically ground so the oil is accessible.

Why it gets discussed

Usually presented as a plant omega-3 source. The relevant subtlety is that plant and marine omega-3 are not interchangeable, which is why it often appears alongside rather than instead of fish ingredients.

Where it sits on the label

Lower half of the list, at small inclusion levels.

Foods in our database that list flaxseed

• Wilderness Chicken Recipe (Adult Dry) by Blue Buffalo
• Wilderness Rocky Mountain Recipe Flaked Trout Feast by Blue Buffalo

Foods in our database that do not list it

• Fresh Ground Bird / Smooth Bird by Smalls
• Fresh Pulled Bird by Smalls
• Fresh Ground Other Bird / Smooth Other Bird by Smalls
• Fresh Pulled Other Bird by Smalls
• Fresh Smooth Fish by Smalls
• Fresh Ground Cow / Smooth Cow by Smalls
• Fresh Smooth Pig by Smalls
• Fresh Smooth Bird & Fish Dish by Smalls
• Grilled Chicken Feast in Gravy by Fancy Feast
• Gravy Lovers Ocean Whitefish & Tuna Feast Pate in Gravy by Fancy Feast
• Seafood Sensations (Salmon, Tuna & Shrimp Flavors) by Friskies
• Tender & Crunchy Combo (Chicken, Beef, Carrots & Green Beans Flavors) by Friskies
• Land & Sea Adventures (Chicken & Ocean Fish Flavors) by Friskies
• Gravy Swirlers (Chicken, Salmon & Gravy Flavors) by Friskies
• Pate Salmon Dinner by Friskies
• Extra Gravy Pate With Tuna in Savory Gravy by Friskies
• Meaty Bits With Ocean Fish in Sauce by Friskies

"Do not list" means the ingredient does not appear on the label text we transcribed for that product. It is not a certification, and recipes change - always confirm on the current packaging.