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Golden Flax Seeds - Organic
Golden Flax Seeds - Organic
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Golden Flax Seeds are small, golden-hued seeds with a mild, nutty flavor and crunchy texture. They can be enjoyed whole or ground, making them a versatile ingredient for smoothies, baked goods, cereals, and savory dishes.
Convenient and shelf-stable, these seeds are often used to add flavor, crunch, and variety to recipes. Whether sprinkled over oatmeal, blended into bread dough, or mixed into soups and salads, golden flax seeds are a pantry staple with endless culinary uses.
Some research suggests that Flax seeds may contain the following constituents:
- Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium, Silica, Strontium,
- Vitamins: Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Betaine, Lutein & Zeaxanthin, Vitamin E(Alpha), Gamma Tocopherol, Delta Tocopherol, Vitamin K
- Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine, Glycine
- Unsaturated Fatty Acids: Alpha Linolenic Acid, Linoleic-Acid, Linolenic-Acid, Oleic-Acid, Campesterol, Beta-sitosterol
- Glycosides: Linamarin, Neolinustin
- Phytochemicals: Apigenin, Lingandigluoside, Pectin, Phytin, Phytol, Triterpenes, Sitosterol, Linystatin, Neolinustatin, lotaustralin
- Soluble Fiber Mucilage: D-Xylose, L-Galactose, L-Rhamnose, D-Galacturonic acid
Suggested Use: Organic Golden Flax seeds have a delicious nutty flavor. Sprinkle two tablespoons over cereals, shakes, yogurt, salad, fruits, vegetables, casseroles, and baked goods.
Mixing suggestions: To increase flavor and nutritional profile, combine with our organic cashews and pumpkin seeds and make them into a nut/seed butter.
Botanical Name: Linum.
Other Names: Linseed, common flax, Tisi.
Parts Used: Flax Seeds.
Ingredients: Raw Organic Golden Flax Seeds.
Origin: Grown in Kazakhstan. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
Certifications: Certified USDA Organic.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
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