Characteristics
Form and particle size: Oval, flat, pointed, 4 mm to 5 mm
Colour: Chestnut brown, copper
Flavour: Fresh
Calories*: 563 kcal
Protein*: 35 g
Fat*: 47 g including 3.67 g omega 3 fatty acids*: 40 to 50% of total fatty acids
Fibre*: 27 g
Versions
- Decontaminated
- Milled into flour
- Milled into paste
Origines : France, UE, hors UE
Conditionnement : Sac papier de 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg, 25 kg et big bag
* on average per 100 grams
Organic brown flaxseed
Organic brown flaxseed
Organic brown flaxseed is an ideal ingredient in numerous baked goods. Incorporated into rustic wholegrain breads, crispbreads or crackers, organic brown flaxseed contributes to the healthy nature of the finished product.
As a topping, organic brown flaxseed is practically unrivalled. The colour and graceful shape of the seeds bring a distinctive visual effect in numerous applications. Baked goods, salads, delicatessen products and ready meals or frozen desserts: organic brown flaxseed brings texture and conveys a healthy image.
Organic brown flaxseed has a fruity, tangy and fresh flavour. Toasting organic brown flaxseed makes it crunchy and easier to digest.
Organic brown flaxseed has remarkable functionalities. In contact with water, the integument of organic brown flaxseed becomes coated with mucilage. Milled into a flour or ground into a paste, organic brown flaxseed becomes a clean label ingredient. Organic brown flaxseed flour and brown flaxseed paste can be used as a substitute for texturizing or binding gums or eggs, and facilitate gluten-free formulations.
Organic brown flaxseed
high in omega-3
The nutritional qualities of organic flaxseed are well known. Low in carbohydrate, organic flaxseed has a fibre content of around 25%. It contains around 20% protein.
Above all, it’s the lipid profile of organic brown flaxseed that has earned it such an excellent reputation. Like chia seeds, it is very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, including alpha-linolenic acid. What’s more, its omega-6/omega-3 ratio is excellent, with omega-3 fatty acids accounting for over 40% of the fat contained in the seeds.
Minerals, amino acids and vitamins are also well represented in the nutritional profile of organic flaxseed.
All these nutritional qualities give organic flaxseed undeniable health benefits, particularly for preventing cardiovascular disease and improving transit.
Flaxseed
grown in France
Flax has been cultivated since the Neolithic period. The oldest traces of flaxseed have been found at an archaeological site in South-West Asia, dating back around 12,000 years.
This oleaginous herbaceous plant was cultivated both for the fibres in its stem and for its oil-rich seeds. Today’s varieties of flax (Linum usitatissimum) are derived from the first wild strains, domesticated and then selected. Flax is grown in most of the world’s temperate regions. We prefer European-grown flaxseed.
For more than 20 years, FLANQUART has been developing its French flaxseed supply chain by building a network of farmers. This network led by FLANQUART is based on participative exchange between our producers in order to optimise farming practices. This approach includes improving sowing practices and reducing field interventions. This direct, contract-based supply ensures producers in France receive a fair price for their product. Impurities are removed from this flax in our dedicated sorting lines. In addition, our reinforced control plan guarantees optimal product quality.
Did you know? One tablespoon of ground organic brown flaxseed contains around
1.6 g of omega-3 fatty acids.
You might be interested in organic golden flaxseed or crushed organic brown flaxseed.
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