Brown Flaxseed Organic - 500g

A small seed with a special place in everyday nutrition!

Whole brown flaxseed comes from the plant Linum usitatissimum and is a natural, versatile food that can be easily incorporated into both sweet and savoury preparations.

Its subtle, slightly earthy and nutty flavour pairs harmoniously with yoghurt, cereals, salads, bread, baked goods and homemade creations.

Why whole brown flaxseed stands out

1. Normal bowel function

Based on available European references for the botanical ingredient Linum usitatissimum, flaxseed is associated with normal bowel function and bowel regularity.

Related references also associate it with increasing stool bulk and supporting normal intestinal motility.

2. Digestion and digestive comfort

Flaxseed is traditionally associated with supporting digestion and maintaining digestive comfort, making it an interesting addition to daily nutritional care.

3. Feeling of fullness and appetite control

Available European references associate flaxseed with supporting the feeling of fullness and appetite control, as part of a balanced diet and an active lifestyle.

4. Mood, relaxation and emotional well-being

Published European entries for Linum usitatissimum associate it with supporting mood, relaxation, mental calm and emotional well-being.

5. The naturally occurring lignans in flaxseed

The lignans found in Linum usitatissimum are the subject of European botanical references relating to supporting health during menopause.

Other related references associate flaxseed lignans with maintaining healthy breast tissue in older women and supporting normal prostate health in older men.

How to enjoy it

It can be added whole or freshly ground to yoghurt, oats, cereals, smoothies, salads, soups, bread and other culinary or baking preparations.

Serving suggestion: One tablespoon. Flaxseeds absorb liquids and are recommended to be consumed with an adequate amount of water or other fluids.

Ingredient: Whole brown flaxseed, sourced from organic raw material.

Keep tightly sealed in a dry, cool and shaded place, away from moisture, heat and direct sunlight.

Packed and distributed by:
AFOI CHACHOUDI O.E.
D. & M. Papadopoulou 28A
58100 Giannitsa, Pella, Greece
Tel.: +30 23825 00050

Net quantity: 500g

To be consumed as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

This product is a food and is not intended to prevent, treat or cure any human disease. The information provided does not constitute medical advice.

Related published botanical claim entries for Linum usitatissimum:
ID 601 and ID 3182 for mood, relaxation and emotional well-being.

Related on-hold botanical claim references:
ID 2076 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑2809) for bowel function,
ID 2077 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑2810) for health during menopause,
ID 2078 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑2811) for breast tissue health,
ID 2079 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑2812) for prostate health,
ID 2294 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑3027) for appetite control, the feeling of fullness and weight management,
ID 2721 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑3454) for digestion and digestive comfort,
ID 3926 (EFSA‑Q‑2008‑4642) for intestinal motility and bowel regularity.