Flaxseed Flour
Flaxseed Flour (also: Linseed flour | Ground flaxseed | Milled flax). Earthy, nutty. Dark specks. High omega-3.
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, 'naturally gluten-free' included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. Use as 10-20% blend component. Flax egg: 1 tbsp + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg.
A note on coeliac safety
Naturally gluten-free. That describes the plant. On a pack, any gluten-free wording, ‘naturally gluten-free’ included, legally means the flour inside is within the 20 ppm limit (EU, UK, US); flour without it can pick up gluten in the mill. Use as 10-20% blend component. Flax egg: 1 tbsp + 3 tbsp water = 1 egg.
| Region | Gluten-free status |
|---|---|
| EU | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| US (FDA) | GF if labelled gluten-free |
| Australia / NZ | GF if labelled gluten-free |
In the kitchen
Earthy, nutty. Dark specks. High omega-3. Best for: Binding (egg replacer), moisture, nutrition boost.
If you don’t have it
Chia flour (similar binding)
Source: HTGF flour database · evidence tier B · last reviewed June 2026.
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