Wellbear Thistle Oil Cold Pressed - 500 ml

Wellbear Milk Thistle Oil is a 100% cold-pressed, unrefined oil made from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum), pressed in a small Polish manufactory. Its golden-green colour and bold, nutty flavour come from minimal processing, and it is naturally rich in unsaturated fatty acids. Best drizzled over cold dishes such as salads and dips - not intended for cooking or frying.

About the product

Wellbear Milk Thistle Oil is 100% oil from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum), cold-pressed in a small Polish manufactory. Milk thistle is a spiny plant native to the Mediterranean basin; its species name comes from the legend of the white markings on its leaves, and the oil is pressed from its small seeds.

The oil is unrefined and unfiltered, which gives it a golden-green colour, a bold nutty flavour and a light sediment at the bottom of the bottle - simply shake before use. The shade may be lighter or darker between batches of seeds, which is normal for an oil without refining.

• Single ingredient - 100% milk thistle seed oil
• Cold-pressed in a Polish manufactory, without heat treatment
• Unrefined and unfiltered - hence the colour, flavour and natural sediment
• Rich in unsaturated fatty acids - 84 g per 100 g
• No preservatives or additives, vegan

NRV - Nutrient Reference Value

* No established Nutrient Reference Value

Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are unsaturated fats. In this oil, they make up 84 g per 100 g of product.

Intended use

An oil for cold dishes: salads and slaws, lemon-herb-honey dressings, chilled soups, cottage cheese spreads and smoothies. Its nutty note pairs well with wholegrain bread and grains. Add to cooked dishes only after they have cooled - including porridge. Not suitable for frying, baking or cooking - high heat degrades the polyunsaturated fatty acids. Vegan.

Directions for use

Adults: 1 tablespoon (12 g) daily, ideally with a meal. Children from 1 year: up to 1 teaspoon daily - for this age group, confirm the amount with a doctor. The bold flavour blends easily into plain yoghurt, a fruit smoothie, honey or apple juice. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use. The oil is also sometimes used topically, for skin and hair care.

Storage

Before opening, store in a cool, dark place. After opening, keep refrigerated (4-10°C) - unrefined oil oxidises on exposure to light, heat and air, so it is best used up soon after opening. Keep the bottle tightly closed, in its original dark glass. The best-before date doubles as the batch number and appears on the label.

Ingredients

Milk thistle seed oil 100%, cold-pressed.

Allergy advice

May contain traces of gluten, nuts (including peanuts), mustard and sesame - the product is made on a shared production line. Do not use if allergic to milk thistle.