Cold-pressed flaxseed oil solutions: Enhancing the high added value of functional foods

Why is cold-pressed flaxseed oil favored in the global functional food market?

With consumers' increasing demand for healthy foods, "natural" and "additive-free" have become buzzwords in the industry. In the fields of cardiovascular health, anti-inflammation, and immune support, cold-pressed flaxseed oil, rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), vitamin E, and lignans, has become an ideal raw material for high-value-added formulations. So, why does the cold-pressing process stand out among numerous extraction methods?

In simple terms, traditional hot pressing or solvent extraction, due to high temperatures or chemical additives, can destroy the active ingredients in the oil, reducing its purity and stability. In contrast, cold-pressed flaxseed oil, through low-temperature mechanical pressing (pressing temperature controlled below 45℃), retains the natural nutrients and aroma of the oil to the maximum extent, providing a more stable and safer raw material guarantee for the research and development of functional foods.

Q: Can flaxseed oil be formulated with probiotics?

This is a common question from the R&D team. In fact, combining cold-pressed flaxseed oil with probiotics can achieve complementary functions, but the key lies in the stability of the oil and the protection of the probiotics' activity.

QIE Group utilizes micron-level filtration and nitrogen protection technologies to prevent cold-pressed oil oxidation while simultaneously ensuring the bioactivity of probiotics, achieving a synergistic effect. This makes the development of functional compound formulations safer and more efficient.

Scientific backing for cold-pressed flaxseed oil: The multiple health benefits of alpha-linolenic acid

1. Cardiovascular protection

• ✅ ALA is an essential omega-3 fatty acid that can be converted into EPA and DHA in the body, supporting heart and brain health.

• ✅ The FDA and WHO have pointed out that high ALA intake helps lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

2. Anti-inflammatory function

• ✅ Research published in the Journal of Functional Foods shows that ALA has significant anti-inflammatory properties and helps regulate chronic inflammatory responses.

3. Neuroprotection

• ✅ ALA supports neural signal transmission and neuroprotection, which is of great significance for maintaining cognitive function.

📌The cold pressing process avoids high temperatures and solvent residues, thus maximizing the retention of active ingredients such as ALA. This is one of the core values ​​of QIE Group's cold pressing solutions .

QIE Group Cold Press Solutions: Ensuring High-Quality Oil Products Throughout the Entire Process

From raw materials to packaging, QIE Group provides end-to-end technical support:

1. Raw material pretreatment : cleaning and dehulling to reduce impurities and ensure oil purity and flavor.

2. Low-temperature mechanical pressing : The temperature is strictly controlled below 45℃ to prevent the degradation of heat-sensitive components.

3. Micron-level filtration + nitrogen protection : improves oil stability and extends shelf life.

4. Homogenization : Resolves issues such as abnormal taste and uneven mixing, ensuring product consistency.

Innovative Applications in Functional Foods: Multi-Scenario Collaborative Formulation Practices

In addition to being sold as a base oil, cold-pressed flaxseed oil is widely used in meal replacement powders, plant protein powders, probiotic solid beverages, low-temperature baked goods, and children's nutritional formulas.

Using oil-powder encapsulation technology can effectively protect easily oxidized components and probiotic activity, enabling synergistic formulation across multiple scenarios.

Global consumption trends: Why are "cold-pressed" and "additive-free" products becoming a competitive advantage for high-end foods?

Consumers in North America and Europe are increasingly recognizing the naturalness and functionality of products, showing a greater preference for cold-pressed, solvent-free, and additive-free products in terms of ingredients and processing methods. The Southeast Asian market is also experiencing rapid growth, particularly among young, health-conscious consumers. This trend is driving companies to develop differentiated product lines using cold-pressed flaxseed oil, building a "high-value-added" brand barrier.

Case Study: A European health food manufacturer, with the support of QIE Group's low-temperature pressing production line and formula, launched high-purity ALA plant protein powder, which resulted in a 30% increase in sales within 3 months and a significant improvement in brand premium.

QIE Group helps enterprises build a complete functional food product matrix.

Selling flaxseed oil alone yields limited profits, but combining it with the development of functional foods can significantly increase its added value potential. Recommendation for companies:

• ✅ Build a multi-tiered product matrix from basic oilseeds to compound formulation foods.

• ✅ Key upgrades: quality control system, nitrogen-filled protective packaging

• ✅ Combining innovative formula design to meet diverse market demands

No perfect solution? QIE Group's experience provides a practical guide.

Developing healthy formulas often involves the unavoidable issue of oil oxidation. How can we avoid affecting taste and efficacy? QIE Group suggests:

• Choose low-temperature pressing equipment and keep the pressing temperature stable below 45°C;
• It employs micron-level online filtration technology to remove fine impurities and accelerate sedimentation;
• The packaging process uses nitrogen-filled sealing technology to prevent oxygen from participating in the oxidation reaction;
• In the compound formulation, oil-powder encapsulation technology is used to protect easily oxidized components and ensure the activity of probiotics.

This process not only stabilizes product quality but also reduces the risk of taste degradation due to oxidation, laying a solid foundation for high-end functional foods.