Holland & Barrett Golden Linseed 500g

Holland & Barrett Golden Linseed

Linseed has been enjoyed for its healthy properties for thousands of years.

Charlemagne, King of the Franks way back in the 700s, was so convinced of their goodness, he even passed a law ordering his people to eat the shiny little seeds.

What is linseed?

Linseed is the tiny golden yellow seed of the linseed plant, harvested to be eaten or pressed for oil.

This oil has numerous health benefits but is also used as a wood finishing oil, famously employed to keep cricket bats in tip top condition.

Linseeds are often added to cereal bars, granola mixes and salad toppers, to provide additional fibre, offering a nutritional lift to healthy meals.

Is linseed the same as flaxseed?

Although there is no nutritional difference between linseed and flaxseed, the two do come from different plants, both cultivars of Linum usitatissimum. The shorter linseed plant is traditionally used to produce edible seeds, often pressed into oil, while the flax plant is prized for its golden fibres.

If you have ever heard the fairytale phrase ‘flaxen hair’, you can imagine how this fibre might look.

That said, the terms tend to be used interchangeably, so whether the seeds or oil you buy are labelled as linseed or flaxseed, you are likely getting linseed seeds.

Linseed benefits

The tiny golden linseed is full to the brim with beneficial nutrients.

A tablespoon of linseeds contains 3g of dietary fibre, 20-40% of which is soluble, the rest of which is insoluble.

Linseeds are an excellent source of protein too.

How to eat golden linseed

Baked into a cake, they can add crunch and help create a wholesome treat. Linseeds, ready-milled or whizzed at home, can also act as a binder. Simply add 2 tablespoons of water and leave to absorb.

The resulting texture is a good egg substitute, helping to bind ingredients in cakes, stuffing or even burgers.

Full ingredients

Golden Linseed. May Contain, nuts peanuts, sesame seed, cereals, soybean, mustard. Contents may pose a risk of choking due to small parts. This product may contain small fragments of shell, stones and pit.

Always read the label before use

Advisory Information

Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw.

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Directions:

Store in a cool, dry place preferably in an airtight container. Once opened, keep refrigerated.