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Description
Fiber from brown and golden flax seeds (Linum usitatissiumum L.), from which the mucilage is extracted.
Composed of 3 types of fiber: cellulose, lignin (insoluble) and mucilage (soluble).
Fiber content: >76% Of which:
- Soluble fiber: >12%
- Insoluble fiber: >88%
Properties: Its composition gives it outstanding thickening, stabilizing, emulsifying and holding capabilities. It can act as a substitute for xanthan gum's stabilizing and thickening properties when used in a 1:2 ratio. It is neutral in flavour and color.
Use: Readily soluble/dispersible in hot or cold water across a wide pH range.
Applications
Sauces and coulis: Thickening for hot or cold, sweet or savory sauces with a high pH range.
Ice Creams & Sorbets: It acts as a stabilizer and emulsifier. Increases creaminess and helps incorporate air. Improves freezing by helping to form smaller ice crystals.
Mousses and meringues: Helps stabilize meringues and mousses by improving aeration and retaining foams' air content. Prevents water loss during defrosting