Flaxseed Extract Powder

Flaxseed extract starts from the ripe seed of Linum usitatissimum, the flax plant, with the stalks, flowers and pressed oil excluded. Water extraction concentrates the soluble seed fraction, and the liquor is dried into a light yellow powder that disperses in water.

The extract is supplied at a 10:1 ratio with no lignan percentage and is milled to 80 mesh. A lignan-defined flaxseed extract, a milled flaxseed powder and a purified lignan compound are separate products, so this is the plain whole-seed ratio option.

SKU: BOT-BEX-0343 Category: Botanical Extracts Tags: Flaxseed, Gummies & Chews, Plant Extracts, Seed & Grain, Water Dispersible, Water Extracted

Linum usitatissimum Identity & Plant Part

The botanical entity is Linum usitatissimum L., flax or linseed, an annual of the Linaceae with slender stems and blue flowers. The part used is the seed, small, flat and glossy brown or golden. Stalks, the fiber of the stem and flowers are not part of this ingredient, and the cold-pressed oil is a separate raw material.

The seed holds oil, mucilage in its coat, protein, dietary fiber and lignans, named only as constituent families. The lignan most often quoted, secoisolariciresinol diglucoside, defines the standardized and purified products. Flax seed sold as a food powder is a whole, milled seed, which is a different material from a water extract.

Flaxseed extract is made from the seed only, and flaxseed that has been milled or pressed is a different starting material from the flaxseed used in this extract.

Flaxseed Extract vs Powder & Lignan Grades

Form	What It Is	Choose It When
10:1 Seed Extract	Water-extracted, concentrated and dried flaxseed	A whole-seed ratio extract without a marker is wanted
Flaxseed Extract 10–60% SDG Lignans	Seed extract standardized to a lignan range	The specification names a lignan figure
Flaxseed Powder	Milled whole flaxseed, with oil and fiber	A seed powder is wanted at higher inclusion
Secoisolariciresinol Diglucoside (SDG) 95%	Purified lignan glucoside compound	A single high-purity compound is the target

The 10:1 ratio expresses how far the flax seed has been concentrated. It does not report lignan content, so a labelled lignan figure belongs to the standardized grade or to the purified compound.

The three siblings change the basis of the specification. The standardized extract adds a defined lignan range, the milled seed keeps its oil and fiber, and the purified product removes the seed matrix. This Linum usitatissimum ratio extract names only the seed and the ratio. A water extract also takes up seed-coat mucilage, so the dried powder can thicken water more than most extracts.

Typical Specifications

Specification Item	Product Information
Latin Name	Linum usitatissimum
Plant Part	Seed & Grain
Processing	Water Extraction
Common Name	Flaxseed
Ingredient Type	Ratio Extract
Extract Ratio	10:1
Appearance	Light yellow powder
Solubility / Dispersibility	Water Dispersible
Quality Parameters
Moisture (LOD)	≤5.0%
Total Ash	≤5.0%
Particle Size	80 mesh
Heavy Metals	Lead ≤2 ppm · Arsenic ≤1 ppm · Cadmium ≤1 ppm · Mercury ≤0.1 ppm
Microbiology	TPC ≤1,000 cfu/g · Yeast & Mold ≤100 cfu/g · E. coli Negative · Salmonella Negative/25 g
Shelf Life	24 months in unopened original packaging, cool and dry storage

Application Areas

Seed Extract Capsules

Flaxseed extract suits two-piece capsules as a dispersible light yellow powder. With the oil removed, the powder is dry and free-running, unlike milled flaxseed that smears and oxidizes. Early weight checks set the fill, and the finished capsule is tested for disintegration.

Mucilage-Aware Tablet Blends

Flax tablets pair microcrystalline cellulose for bulk with a disintegrant, which also offsets the slowing effect of mucilage. Mucilage swells on contact with moisture and can slow disintegration, so a disintegration trial on the finished tablet is part of development.

Thickening Drink Powders

In drink powders the extract gives a pale yellow, slightly viscous cup. The mucilage hydrates over several minutes, so the beverage thickens after mixing. Dispersing the powder in a dry blend with sugar before adding liquid reduces lump formation.

Stick-Pack Mixes

Sticks combine the extract with fruit and cereal flavors for a mildly nutty, smooth cup. The pale tint does not alter fruit colors. Barrier laminate matters because mucilage-bearing extracts take up humidity during storage. Fill sticks at low humidity to stop the mucilage from clumping the powder.

Gummy Premix Systems

Gummies carry the extract in apple, honey and vanilla flavors. Mucilage adds body to the gel, so recipes are tested for set time and texture. Add the powder late in the cooked base to avoid clumping.

Formulation Notes

Flaxseed extract is a light yellow powder with a faint, nutty and slightly grassy aroma and a mild, oatmeal-like taste. In water it disperses to a hazy, pale liquid that gradually thickens as the mucilage hydrates. Fine particles settle slowly, and a cup left standing becomes viscous.

Mucilage makes the powder prone to lumping when it meets water, so it is dispersed into a dry carrier before liquid is added. Weigh it in a dry room, close the liner after every draw, and store it away from heat and light. Once opened, a pack that takes up humidity forms hard lumps that do not break up easily.

Flaxseed extract left in an open pack takes up humidity and hardens, so flaxseed extract lots are kept sealed between draws.

Packaging & Commercial Supply

Essencefield supports product evaluation, formulation trials, commercial orders, and ongoing ingredient supply. Packaging, storage, and shipping arrangements are determined by product characteristics, order quantity, stability requirements, and destination-market needs.

Supply Item	General Information
Sample	Available upon request for formulation, testing, and supplier evaluation
Order Quantities	100 g · 1 kg · 5 kg · 25 kg · 100 kg · 500 kg · Bulk
Sample Lead Time	Typically 5–7 days after sample confirmation
Production Lead Time	Typically 15–30 days after order and specification confirmation
Packaging	Suitable protective inner packaging with bags, cartons, drums, or other appropriate outer packaging
Storage	Store in tightly sealed, suitable protective packaging in a cool, dry environment. Protect from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Specific storage conditions follow the approved product specification.
Documentation	COA · Product Specification · TDS · SDS · Applicable declarations (as applicable)

Final order quantities, lead times, packaging, documentation, and shipping arrangements are confirmed according to the selected product and commercial requirements.