Flax Flour
Also known as: flaxseed flour
Flax flour is a whole-food ingredient extensively studied for cardiovascular and digestive benefits. Contains low natural cyanogenic glycosides; EFSA has noted that typical culinary doses are well below toxic thresholds.
What it is
Ground flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum); a whole-food flour rich in alpha-linolenic acid, lignans, and fiber.
Whole-grain ingredient providing omega-3 ALA, soluble fiber, and binding properties.
Why it's flagged
- trace cyanogenic glycosides (well below safety threshold at culinary doses)
What regulators actually say
"EFSA reviewed cyanogenic glycosides in linseed and concluded that typical dietary exposure does not exceed the acute reference dose."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Whole food; flaxseed is GRAS for general food use.
European Union — EFSA
Whole food; EFSA has established safe consumption levels.
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