Kialla Organic Linseed 300g

Kialla Organic Linseed (Flaxseed) is a rich source of dietary fibre and has a high oil content, which consists of approximately 69% polyunsaturated and 21% mono-unsaturated fatty acids. It contains no cholesterol and is easily stored for long periods of time with its nutritional value intact.

Linseed (Linum usitatissimum) is also known as flaxseed. The plant is grown for food and oil, and is also the source of linen. Food grade 'flaxseed oil' is considered a health food, however the non-food grade known as linseed oil is used for wood finishes and painting. There are two varieties of linseed – brown and golden (sometimes called yellow flax) – and they are similar in their nutritional composition. At Kialla we stock the brown linseed.
At Kialla, we only do organics so we're 100% committed to using organic production and processing methods. We support and encourage organic farmers and environmental sustainability and provide our clients with the widest range of high quality organic cereal grains, while also ensuring consistent and reliable supplies, helps us strive to continually improve. Our commitment to organics, to quality and integrity in the food chain, and to reliability and consistency in our products.

Features and Benefits:

Packed in Australia and Certified GMO free

Kialla Pure Foods declares egg, soy, buckwheat, gluten and milk as allergens on site. This does not mean that each allergen is present in every product. We segregate allergenic product at all times and some allergens may only apply to specific production lines. As best practice of allergen management, Kialla Pure Foods conducts VITAL assessments to ensure the correct "may be present" statements apply. 

With 2.5g of Alpha-Linolenic Acid (an Omega 3 fatty acid), a tablespoon of linseed provides your entire daily recommended ALA intake. It's anti-inflammatory properties may reduce the severity of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Kialla Organic Linseed are significantly higher in polyphenol antioxidants than fruits like blueberries or vegetables like olives. They are also the number one source of lignans (ahead of sesame seeds and linseed), which provide fibre-like benefits, and also antioxidant protection due to their structure as polyphenols.

Wild flax was being spun, dyed and knotted during the paleolithic era – evidence of its use in present day Georgia dates back about 30,000 years. It's likely that it was first domesticated in the ancient Middle East around 7000 BCE. It was an important crop for many centuries. Roman sails were made from Egyptian linen, traded by the Phoenicians, and Charlemagne drafted laws promoting flax as healthy to eat and hygienic to wear. However by the 20th century, with the advent of cheap cotton, the end of sailing ships, and the rise of the top 3 cereal grains, it had lost its importance as a major crop.

Ingredients:

Organic linseed (flaxseed)