Whole flax seeds (linseed) from Bowatte, sold by the Kandy dispensary with its other edible seeds. The seeds are small, brown and glossy, with a mild, nutty taste, and are usually ground before use.
What is in it
Whole flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum), a natural source of fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins.
How it is used
- A tablespoon of ground flaxseed stirred into hot or cold breakfast cereal
- A teaspoon of ground flaxseed mixed into mayonnaise or mustard for a sandwich
- A tablespoon of ground flaxseed folded into a pot of yoghurt
- Baked into cookies, muffins and bread
- Added to smoothies
In the pack
100g of whole flax seeds.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place. Once ground, keep the seeds in a closed jar in the fridge and use them soon.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
