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NutraSprout™ Product ApplicationsThere are very few functional foods or supplements available that have as broad an application in the marketplace and as positive an impact on physical well-being as NUTRASprout Flax Powders. Flaxseed, traditionally, has been commercially available in three formats – raw seed, milled seed or cold-pressed oil. While the inherent health benefits of flax are well documented and accepted, the bioavailability (how the body absorbs and utilizes these components) has been diminished due to the body’s inability to fully digest it in a raw state. Not only are all of the nutritional factors increased through our process, the body’s ability to absorb and process them has been increased multifold. The stabilization of the essential fatty acids and the change in fibre ratios make our products much more “user friendly” than traditional flax products. NUTRASprout Flax Powders can be used as a stand alone food supplement. For example, just 10 grams/day gives 2300mg Omega-3 fatty acid. They can be easily mixed in juice, yogurt, applesauce, etc. The fact our product requires no special packaging or refrigerated storage makes it much more appealing to consumers and food manufacturers. Our sprouted flax powders can also be incorporated into performance foods (power bars, power drinks, etc.). Products that can increase the levels of vitamins, minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids, etc. are highly sought after in the functional food marketplace. The ability for a manufacturer to make a health claim on their product greatly increases its marketability. NUTRASprout™ Flax Powders are ideal “value added” ingredients. The food industry, particularly the bakery industry is turning to flaxseed to meet consumer’s demand for foods that not only taste good, but provide nutritional and health benefits. NUTRASprout Flax Powder can be utilized as an ingredient in breads, pasta, baked desserts, etc. As a functional food ingredient, it has many unique advantages; for example:
While not fully understood, it is known that baked goods go stale as a result of complex chemical changes, including the change of starch granules into crystalline form. In this state, starch granules hold less water, and as a result, the bread, cake, etc. dries out. NUTRASprout™ Flax Powder improves overall product hydration. In-house studies and feed back from several commercial artisan bakers using our powder confirm that the shelf-life of an organic loaf of bread is increased by 2 days (25%). The stabilization of the essential fatty acids in our products eliminates the potential for off-flavoring due to oil rancidity, and can add significantly to the shelf-life of organic breads. NUTRASprout Flax Powders can be incorporated into most baked products, resulting in increased nutritional value, better taste and texture and increased product longevity. Any one of these characteristics alone is advantageous. Together, they make for an outstanding bakery ingredient that can give your products the edge needed in the highly competitive baking marketplace. All of our NUTRASprout powders are gluten-free and are 100% certified organic by OP/PRO Canada. |