Description
It is a herbaceous, annual plant that has a stem up to 1 meter tall, cylindrical, branched or not, depending on the variety. The species originates from the Mediterranean area and South-West Asia and the Caucasus area. Flax is characterized by a high capacity to take up cadmium from the soil and to accumulate it in the seeds. In addition, it also contains some antinutrients, such as phytic acid and linatin. Flax contains about 800 times more lignans than any other seeds. Ground flaxseeds contain: 10% mucilage in the epidermal cells, 35-45% fatty oil in the cotyledons, 20-25% proteins, cyanogenetic heterosides, polyphenol derivatives, mineral substances - phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and iron. The ground flax seeds can be consumed either whole or ground. They can be added to food, soups, salads, yogurt, and the recommended amount is one tablespoon per day. Ground flax seeds must be kept in the refrigerator for no more than 90 days. A tablespoon of ground seeds has around 36 calories, and one of whole seeds has around 50 calories. Ingredients: 100% organic ground flax seeds, from ecological agriculture. Wholesale product available on the B2B marketplace, Supreva Market For Business, at wholesale prices directly from the manufacturer.