What is Flax Seed Meal?
Flax seeds are tiny seeds from the flax plant. These seeds are about half the size or less, of an apple seed. There are two common varieties of flax seeds, golden flax is tan colored, while brown flax has a medium chocolate colored shade. Each has a mild sheen and are teardrop shaped and slightly flattened. Flax seed meal is made from ground flax seeds and has the quality of a very coarse flour. The flavor is nutty, strong and tastes a bit like linseed. It may be used in baked goods as a binder, or to sprinkle on salads and in smoothies.
Ingredients
...Flax seeds are tiny seeds from the flax plant. These seeds are about half the size or less, of an apple seed. There are two common varieties of flax seeds, golden flax is tan colored, while brown flax has a medium chocolate colored shade. Each has a mild sheen and are teardrop shaped and slightly flattened. Flax seed meal is made from ground flax seeds and has the quality of a very coarse flour. The flavor is nutty, strong and tastes a bit like linseed. It may be used in baked goods as a binder, or to sprinkle on salads and in smoothies.