Brown Linseed

Ever wondered what the difference is between Brown Linseed and Golden (Yellow) Linseed? Well very little - the biggest being the colour of the seed coat, the flavour is the same throughout

Linseed is the seed we eat but did you know we also get Linen from the Linseed plant? The fibrous stems are processed for linen while the seeds are taken for food, glorious food

Linseeds are used for their flavour as well the nutritional benefits - containing Omega Oils

Flax/Golden Linseeds cannot be ground, the seed breaks down far too quickly loosing all its wonderful flavour and goodness, whole seeds only

Grown in UK

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Brown Linseed - Quick Reference

What is it?: Brown linseed, also called flax seed, used whole or ground in breads, cereals and seed mixes.

Flavour: Mildly nutty and earthy, with a slightly deeper cereal flavour than golden linseed.

Common uses: Use in bread, crackers, porridge, granola, smoothies and mixed seed toppings.

Pairs well with: Pairs well with oats, wholemeal flour, nuts, honey, yoghurt and other seeds.

How to use: Use whole for crunch or grind shortly before use. When mixed with water, ground linseed forms a natural gel.

Compare with: Brown linseed is darker and slightly earthier than golden linseed, but the two can usually be used interchangeably.

Substitute: Golden linseed is the direct substitute; chia seed gives similar gel formation with a different bite.

Good to know: The whole seeds store better than ground linseed because their natural oils remain protected inside the seed coat.