Brown Flaxseed Flour Supplier for Food Industry Professionals
Flanquart has been supplying seeds to the food industry for over 30 years. From sourcing and quality control to processing and packaging, our expertise enables us to offer brown flaxseed flour tailored to your needs.
This raw material already holds a key position in human nutrition. Rich in Omega-3, proteins, and fibres, flaxseed is processed into flour for improved nutrient absorption.
Brown flaxseed flour offers valuable techno-functional properties across many application fields. It integrates seamlessly into nutrition, health, sports, vegan, clean-label, and allergen-free formulations.
Characteristics
Form and particle size : Particles < 800 µ
Colour: Brown
Calories*: 500 kcal
Protein*: 20 g
Fat*: 35 g (40% to 50% omega-3)
Fibre*: 21 g
Versions
- Wholegrain flour
- Flour XS
Sources: France, EU, outside EU
Packaging: Paper bags containing 5 kg, 10 kg and 25 kg
* on average per 100 grams
Our Expertise in Brown Flaxseed Processing
Rigorous Selection of Brown Flaxseeds
Flanquart has been supplying the agri-food industry with seeds for over 30 years.
Our expertise in sourcing, processing, and packaging meets the requirements of professionals in bakery, confectionery, catering, and foodservice.
FSSC 22000 certified, we guarantee a rigorous selection of brown flaxseeds for the production of high-quality flours.
Milling Processes Preserving Sensitive Fatty Acids
Our brown flaxseed flour is produced in our allergen-free facility.
Milling is carried out at controlled temperatures to preserve essential nutrients and sensitive fatty acids.
This flour retains all the natural benefits of brown flaxseed.
Particle size can be adapted to your specific needs depending on the intended application.
Quality Control and Batch Stability
Our teams ensure the delivery of brown flaxseed flour that meets your requirements.
Our controlled low-temperature milling processes preserve every nutritional property.
Beyond our analytical control plan for food safety, we work with you to define additional analyses (heavy metals, contaminants, etc.) to maintain consistent quality levels.
Why Choose Flanquart as Your Brown Flaxseed Flour Supplier?
✔ Secured Supply Chain and Full Traceability
Flanquart has been working with its suppliers for over 30 years.
Our commitment is to guarantee a constant supply that meets strict food safety standards.
We conduct regular on-site audits to verify the logistical capabilities and expertise of our partners.
Our international network enables us to secure volumes for wholesale distribution to professionals and wholesalers throughout the year.
✔ Controlled Nutritional and Functional Quality
Once milled into flour, the absorption of nutrients from brown flaxseed is enhanced.
Brown flaxseed flour is particularly rich in natural plant fibres.
Its lipid content includes at least 50% alpha-linolenic acid (Omega-3), while maintaining controlled levels of carbohydrates and fats.
It is an excellent ingredient for enriching your products with nutritional value.
✔ Technical Support and Formulation Assistance
As specialists in alternative flours (sunflower, amaranth, chickpea), our teams support you in integrating brown flaxseed flour seamlessly into your recipes.
We advise on optimal use in pastry, savoury cooking, ready meals, and innovative product developments.
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Our Two Brown Flaxseed Flour Variants
Whole Brown Flaxseed Flour
- Non-defatted and standard-milled, this flour is ideal for enhancing both nutrition and texture.
Its coarser particle size provides a strong visual impact, reinforcing an artisanal and authentic appearance.
It retains the full nutritional profile (proteins, fibres, minerals) and acts as a natural binder, making it ideal for wholegrain breads and cereal-based recipes.
Brown Flaxseed Flour XS
Brown flaxseed flour XS is characterised by its extra-fine milling.
Its particle size allows homogeneous integration into complex matrices, without graininess.
Ideal for cakes or sports nutrition products, it improves cohesion without affecting fluid textures.
It is the solution for technical formulations requiring an optimised nutritional profile.
Characteristics of Our Professional Brown Flaxseed Flour
✔ Rich in Fibre and Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Brown flaxseed flour is naturally rich in fibre and essential fatty acids.
It contributes to the nutritional balance of recipes while providing a natural nutty flavour.
A strong asset for developing value-added products focused on wellbeing.
✔ Techno-Functional Properties
When hydrated, brown flaxseed flour reveals its full potential through the formation of mucilages.
These plant polymers act as natural binding, texturing, and stabilising agents.
It allows partial substitution of eggs in vegan recipes and offers a natural alternative to additives.
It blends easily into doughs to improve preparation stability.
✔ Certifications and Regulatory Compliance
We ensure a consistent quality level in line with European regulations.
Our milling processes are carefully controlled to preserve the nutritional properties of brown flaxseed.
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Applications of Brown Flaxseed Flour in the Food Industry
✔ Bakery, Pastry, and Cereal Products
In bakery applications, it integrates perfectly into functional breads and crackers.
It contributes to water retention, extending softness over time.
In cookies and biscuits, it provides a rustic texture and can even be used to thicken fillings for enhanced creaminess.
✔ Health Nutrition and Functional Foods
Naturally rich in fibre, it promotes satiety.
Thanks to its adaptable particle size, it can be easily incorporated into bars, porridges, or smoothies to strengthen nutritional profiles without additives.
✔ Sports Nutrition and Specific Applications
Rich in plant proteins and Omega-3, it supports athletes’ nutritional needs.
The XS version enables easy integration into shakes and functional snacks, offering a high-performance, clean-label plant-based solution.
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Brown Flaxseed Flour Range and Packaging Options
✔ Particle Sizes Adapted to Your Processes
Our facilities allow us to adjust milling according to your specifications — fine powder or coarser grind — ensuring the flour meets your manufacturing requirements precisely.
✔ Flexible Professional Packaging
All our products are stored in cool, dry conditions, protected from light.
Available packaging options include:
– Big Bags (wholesale distribution)
– Paper bags from 5 to 25 kg
– Nitrogen-flushed bags for extended shelf life
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Ordering Your Professional Brown Flaxseed Flour
✔ Simplified Ordering and Available Samples
To purchase brown flaxseed flour or request volume pricing, contact us at +33 3 21 61 74 20.
Samples are available to validate quality and functional properties before placing any order.
✔ Delivery in France and for Export
We deliver in France and internationally within 3 weeks.
Our transport methods comply with storage requirements (cool and dry) to guarantee product quality up to your production site.
✔ Technical Support and R&D Assistance
Our R&D team advises you on dosages, combinations with other base flours (wheat, chickpea), and alternatives to traditional ingredients for your product innovations.
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