Linoleic acid is an essential, diunsaturated fatty acid that is one of the omega-6 fatty acids and is contained in all vegetable oils. It is a building block for other important fatty acids and messenger substances and is important for the elasticity of the cell walls. It also plays an important role in maintaining normal cholesterol levels.
Oat flakes contain 2.5 g linoleic acid / 100 g oat flakes. This means that 4 tablespoons of Kölln Oat Flakes provide just as much linoleic acid as 10 g of olive oil in a salad.
