Frequently Asked Questions
What is Waltanna Foods Whole Brown Organic Flaxseed?
It is a 500 g bag of whole certified organic brown flaxseed grown using chemical-free farming practices at Waltanna Farms in Hamilton, Victoria. The seeds are rich in ALA omega-3 fatty acids and both soluble and insoluble fibre, and carry a delicious nutty aroma. Production follows a paddock-to-plate philosophy from the farm to your kitchen.
Is this flaxseed certified organic and gluten free?
Yes. The Whole Brown Flaxseed is certified organic, grown without chemicals or pesticides, and is gluten free. Waltanna Farms has maintained chemical-free growing practices since well before its formal organic certification in 1998.
Can I eat whole flaxseed directly or does it need to be ground?
You can consume whole flaxseed, but grinding or rolling first means your body can access the nutrients inside the seed more readily. Whole seeds pass through largely intact, so if you want the full nutritional benefit, using them ground or rolled is a better approach. They also work well whole in bread or protein ball recipes where texture is welcome.
How do I use Whole Brown Flaxseed at home?
Stir them into breakfast cereal, smoothies, or yoghurt, or add them to casseroles, stews, pasta sauces, and curries. They work as a nut substitute, sprinkled over salads, and can be used as an egg substitute in baking. You can also fold them into bread or slice mixtures.
What is the difference between Waltanna's Brown Flaxseed and their Golden Flaxseed products?
Brown flaxseed has a slightly earthier, stronger flavour that suits savoury dishes, casseroles, and wholegrain breads particularly well. Golden flaxseed is milder and nuttier, and blends more discreetly into lighter baked goods without changing their colour. Both varieties are grown at Waltanna Farms and have similar nutritional profiles.
Does Waltanna Whole Brown Flaxseed contain a lot of lignans?
Yes. Flaxseed grown at Waltanna Farms is noted for containing 70 to 800 times more lignans than most other plant sources. Lignans are plant compounds that occur naturally in flaxseed and contribute to its nutritional profile