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Chemical composition of flaxseed used in this experiment (as-fed basis)
| Item | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Dry matter | 5.6 |
| CP | 19.7 |
| Ash | 3.8 |
| Crude fiber | 32.1 |
| Ether extract | 35.0 |
| Nitrogen free extract | 3.8 |
| Fatty acid composition (g/100 g of total fatty acid) | |
| Palmitic (C16:0) | 5.47 |
| Stearic (C18:0) | 3.77 |
| Oleic (C18:1n-9) | 21.34 |
| Linoleic (C18:2n-6) | 15.78 |
| α-Linolenic acid(18:3n-3) | 53.64 |
