Organic Flaxseed | Linum usitatissimum | 1 oz

Organic Flaxseed

Botanical name: Linum usitatissimum

Plant part: Seed

Net weight: 1 oz

Certified organic whole flaxseed offered as a single botanical ingredient for culinary use, soaked preparations, grinding, and other traditional food and herbal applications.

Appearance and character

Whole flaxseed is smooth, glossy, and brown to golden depending on the lot. When soaked or ground, the seed releases natural mucilage.

Preparation

Flaxseed may be used whole, soaked, or freshly ground depending on the preparation. Grind only what you need and refrigerate ground seed to slow oxidation.

Storage

Store whole seeds tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from heat, light, and moisture. Refrigerate after grinding.

Responsible use

Consume with adequate fluid. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use with bowel obstruction or swallowing difficulty, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or when taking medication. Separate from oral medications by several hours unless professionally directed.

This product is sold as a single botanical ingredient. The information provided is educational and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.