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OPW Ingredients Linseed Flour (brown / golden)

OPW Ingredients Linseed Flour (brown / golden) is the oil cake produced during the extraction process of linseed oil is gently ground into a fine flour. We mainly use golden linseeds for the production of our linseed flour but also offer brown linseed flour upon request. Linseed flour should be a component of any healthy diet, as it provides the body with important nutrients such as calcium, iron and vitamin E. It stimulates digestion and ensures a good intestinal flora and physical wellbeing.

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    Identification & Functionality

    Country of Origin
    Europe

    Features & Benefits

    Quality

    Organic

    Particularities

    Difference between brown and golden linseed:

    The main differences between linseed flour made from golden and brown linseed, respectively, are their fattyacidprofile and swelling properties. Golden linseed flour contains more linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acid) andless alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3 fatty acid) than linseed flour made from brown linseed. It also has betterswelling properties.

    Characteristics

    Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan

    Applications & Uses

    Application

    Animal feed

    The oil cake contains residual fat, making it a good source of essential omega-3 fatty acids and an excellentdietary supplement for horses and dogs.

    • good source of omega-3 fatty acids
    • ingredient for pet food and animal feed

    Cosmetics

    Linseed flour is a popular ingredient for peelings and face masks.

    • component of cosmetic masks and peelings

    Food

    Linseed flour can add a subtly nutty flavor to any dish. It is rich in fiber, which makes it an ideal base flour forbread and other baked goods, muesli and protein bars. Thanks to its good binding properties, linseed flour canbe used as a thickener for soups and sauces. It is also a good, vegan egg alternative for baking recipes.

    • rich in fiber
    • good swelling properties
    • vegan egg substitute
    • base flour for bread and other baked goods

    Bakery products