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Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC. In the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. Now, thirteen centuries later, some experts say we have preliminary research to back up what Charlemagne suspected.
Although flaxseed meal contains all sorts of healthy components, it owes its primary healthy reputation to three of them: omega-3 essential fatty acids, lignans and fiber. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are good fats that have been shown to have heart-healthy effects. Two tablespoons of our Flaxseed Meal offers 2430 mg of omega-3s. Lignans have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities. Flaxseed contains 75 to 80 times more lignans than other plant foods. Flaxseed Meal is high in dietary fiber containing both the soluble and insoluble types. It's also a powerful natural cholesterol controller. Our Flaxseed Meal is freshly milled to preserve the natural oils and nutrients.
Flaxseed meal can provide a nutritional punch to many baked goods. Add flaxseed meal to bread, pancakes, muffins, bars, cookies and other recipes for extra nutrition and a nutty flavor. Replace oil or shortening in a recipe with ground flaxseed. Substitute flaxseed at a 3:1 ratio for best results. Use flaxseed meal as an egg replacer in recipes for muffins, cakes, cookies, and pancakes. Use one tablespoon of flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons of liquid to replace each egg called for in the recipe. Reduce the flour in a recipe by up to 25 percent and replace it with ground flaxseed.
Find recipes and tips for flaxseed meal in our recipe collection.
To Your Good Health
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Gluten Free
This gluten free product was handled exclusively in our dedicated gluten free
facility and tested for gluten free integrity in our quality control laboratory
using an ELISA Gluten Assay test.
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Kosher
As a continued commitment to the quality of the products we make and sell, all
of Bob’s Red Mill products are certified kosher pareve or kosher dairy by Rabbi
Avrohom Teichman of Kehilla Kosher, Igud HaKashrus of Los Angeles.
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Vegan
All Bob’s Red Mill products are vegetarian. This product is also vegan, meaning
it is made without the use of any animal products including eggs, dairy, and
honey.
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Paleo
We offer many wholesome ingredients that are favored by folks who follow a
paleo, primal or other grain-free diet, including nuts flours, starches, whole
nuts, and seeds.