Ingredient

Milled Flax Seed

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Milled flaxseed is often added to foods for its nutritional benefits, particularly its fiber …

What it is

Milled flaxseed is made from flax seeds, which are the tiny seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). The seeds are cleaned, dried, and then ground into a coarse or fine powder. Flax seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Why it's used

Milled flaxseed is often added to foods for its nutritional benefits, particularly its fiber and omega-3 content. It can also act as a binder or thickener in baked goods and other products. It is commonly found in breads, cereals, muffins, and energy bars.

Health notes

Milled flaxseed is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for use in food. It is a source of dietary fiber, which can support digestive health. Some research suggests that the lignans in flaxseed may have antioxidant properties. JECFA has evaluated flaxseed and did not set a numeric limit (ADI not specified).

Allergen info

Flaxseed is not one of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Milled Flax Seed

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Perfection Bakeries, Inc. Seeded Rye Bread, Seeded Rye Breads & Buns 267kcal 10Protein 3.3Fat 53.3Carbs New York Cheezecake, New York Promotional Alliance International, Inc New York Cheezecake, New York Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 23% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 105% DV per serving High in added sugars — 42% DV per serving 361kcal 2.3Protein 23.3Fat 35.3Carbs Promotional Alliance International, Inc Spinach & Mushroom Gluten-Free Pizza, Spinach & Mushroom Pizza High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 252kcal 4.4Protein 11.1Fat 34.1Carbs Chicken Pelmeni Uncooked Chicken Filling In Raw Dough, Chicken Buffalo Sav Inc Chicken Pelmeni Uncooked Chicken Filling In Raw Dough, Chicken Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 195kcal 12.4Protein 5.3Fat 24.8Carbs Hodgson Mill Inc Hodgson Mill, Whole Wheat Brownies With Milled Flax Seed Cake, Cookie & Cupcake Mixes 353kcal 8.8Protein 1.5Fat 82.3Carbs Hodgson Mill Inc Hodgson Mill, Buckwheat Creamy Hot Cereal Cereal 366kcal 4.9Protein 2.4Fat 80.5Carbs Hodgson Mill Inc Whole Wheat Gingerbread Mix Breads & Buns 350kcal 10Protein 1.2Fat 77.5Carbs Seedless Rye Bread, Seedless Rye Perfection Bakeries, Inc. Seedless Rye Bread, Seedless Rye Breads & Buns 267kcal 10Protein 3.3Fat 53.3Carbs Hodgson Mill Inc Hodgson Mill, Apple Cinnamon Muffin Mix Bread & Muffin Mixes 333kcal 5.6Protein 4.2Fat 77.8Carbs StoneBank Baking LLC Sotnebank Baking Co., Bread Made With Oat & Wheat Bran Breads & Buns 196kcal 21.7Protein 6.5Fat 17.4Carbs Promotional Alliance International, Inc Pumpkin Spice Cheezecake, Pumpkin Spice Other Frozen Desserts High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 100% DV per serving High in added sugars — 44% DV per serving 353kcal 3.0Protein 21.8Fat 37.6Carbs Four Cheese Mozzarella, Fontina, Provolone, Parmesan Grain Free Sweet Potato Crust Pizza, Four Cheese Pinnacle Foods Group LLC Four Cheese Mozzarella, Fontina, Provolone, Parmesan Grain Free Sweet Potato Crust Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 60% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 256kcal 11.9Protein 12.5Fat 22.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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