Flax flour
What is Flax flour?
Flax flour, also known as linseed flour, is made from ground flaxseeds. Flaxseeds are small seeds from the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum), which has been cultivated for thousands of years. The seeds are typically dried and milled into a fine powder.
Is Flax flour vegan?
Flax flour is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Flax flour gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Flax flour a major allergen?
Flax flour is not one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on UK food labels.
What is Flax flour used for?
Flax flour is used as a source of dietary fibre and omega-3 fatty acids.
Is Flax flour safe?
Flax flour is not a regulated food additive in the UK.
Why it's used
Flax flour is used as a source of dietary fibre and omega-3 fatty acids. It can act as a binder in vegan baking, replacing eggs by forming a gel when mixed with water. It is often found in bread, baked goods, and breakfast cereals.
Health notes
Flax flour is not a regulated food additive in the UK. It is a source of dietary fibre, which the NHS recommends as part of a healthy diet. Some research suggests that the lignans in flaxseed may have antioxidant properties, but more peer-reviewed research is needed to confirm these effects. Evidence on the impact of flaxseed consumption on specific health outcomes is mixed and requires further investigation.
Allergen info
Flax flour is not one of the 14 major allergens that must be emphasised on UK food labels. It does not contain gluten.
Foods that contain Flax flour
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