Golden flaxseeds – Ideal for your recipes

Golden Flaxseeds from FoodSeries are a natural food made exclusively from the seeds of the Linum usitatissimum plant, also known as linseed.

Flax is one of the oldest plants cultivated by humans, originally from the Middle East. Its history goes back over 700 years, when ancient civilisations in the region were already using its seeds in their cooking. Today, flaxseeds (linseed) are considered a 'reference' food thanks to their richness in plant-based omega-3 fatty acids (ALA), high fibre content, and valuable supply of plant-based protein.

Golden flax is the mildest-tasting variety and the most versatile in your recipes.

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100% Golden flaxseeds – Natural, no additives

At HSN, we focus our efforts on producing the highest-quality foods. That’s why our golden flaxseeds are 100% natural and an excellent source of essential nutrients. They contain no additives, preservatives, or any other ingredients. Natural golden flax is a variety known for its mild flavour and its high content of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fibre, as well as being a source of protein. As a whole, unprocessed food, it retains all its nutritional properties intact, making it an ideal choice for those looking to improve their diet naturally.

Golden flaxseeds can be easily added to a wide range of meals: from yoghurts to baked goods, your imagination is the limit! Thanks to their nutritional profile, partly due to being a 100% natural product with no additives, golden flaxseeds are an excellent choice for balanced, vegetarian, and vegan diets, helping to provide key nutrients with positive physiological effects on the body.

20% ALA (Omega-3). High in plant-based omega-3

Golden flaxseeds contain 20% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid that the body cannot produce on its own and must obtain through diet. This plant-based omega-3 is fundamental and is therefore considered “nutritionally indispensable” or “essential”. Like other omega-3 fatty acids, its benefits are associated with heart health. Unlike marine omega-3s, ALA is an ideal option for those following vegetarian or vegan diets, as it is also later converted into EPA and DHA (the classic marine omega-3s).

Regular consumption of ALA-rich foods like golden flaxseeds has gained recognition for supporting a healthy lifestyle. In addition to their beneficial fat profile, golden flaxseeds also provide fibre and other nutrients that help maintain overall wellbeing. Adding them to your daily diet is easy and versatile, making it simple to enjoy their benefits without hassle.

Vegan protein source + High in fibre

Golden flaxseeds are an excellent plant-based protein source, providing 20g per 100g of product. Their protein content makes them an ideal ally for those following a plant-based diet, as they support daily protein intake. Their versatility in the kitchen means they can be easily added to both sweet and savoury dishes, making it easy to incorporate more plant-based protein into your meals.

Golden flax is also notable for its high dietary fibre content, with 27g per 100g. This fibre richness makes it highly recommended, especially since fibre intake has declined in recent years. Ideal to include in breakfasts, smoothies, breads or mixed with fruit and yoghurts. Its texture and mild flavour make it a great complement to a balanced diet, especially for those aiming to increase their consumption of whole and natural foods.

Ways to use golden flaxseeds

Whole

Whole golden flaxseeds are ideal for adding texture and a crunchy touch to different recipes. They can be sprinkled on salads, cereals, yoghurts or nut mixes. While they provide flavour and fibre, their tough outer layer is difficult to digest, meaning the body cannot absorb all their nutrients — so this form is mainly recommended for organoleptic rather than nutritional reasons.

Ground

Grinding flaxseeds maximises their benefits by breaking the outer shell and allowing better access to nutrients, especially omega-3s, protein and soluble fibre. They can be easily mixed into smoothies, bread doughs, cakes, biscuits or used as a natural thickener in sauces and soups.

Soaked

When soaked in water for several hours, flaxseeds release mucilage – a soluble fibre with a gel-like texture. This preparation is useful as a plant-based egg substitute in vegan baking recipes, as it helps bind ingredients. They can also be consumed this way directly, for example at breakfast with fruit and cereals, for a soft and easy-to-digest texture.

Choose between brown and golden flaxseeds:

Bibliographic references

•  Machado, A. M., de Paula, H., Cardoso, L. D., & Costa, N. M. B. (2015). Effects of brown and golden flaxseed on the lipid profile, glycaemia, inflammatory biomarkers, blood pressure and body composition in overweight adolescents. Nutrition, 31(1), 90–96.
•  Nowak, W., & Jeziorek, M. (2023). The Role of Flaxseed in Improving Human Health. Healthcare (Switzerland), 11(3).
•  Parikh, M., Maddaford, T. G., Austria, J. A., Aliani, M., Netticadan, T., & Pierce, G. N. (2019). Dietary flaxseed as a strategy for improving human health. Nutrients, 11(5).
•  Kajla, P., Sharma, A., & Sood, D. R. (2015). Flaxseed – a potential functional food source. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 52(4), 1857–1871.
•  Sant’Ana, C. T., Amorim, A. D. de, Gava, A. P., Aguilar, C. M., Silva, N. G., Machado, L. D., … Costa, A. G. V. (2022). Brown and golden flaxseed reduce intestinal permeability and endotoxemia, and improve the lipid profile in perimenopausal overweight women. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 73(6), 829–840.

¹ The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA.