
Why We Like It
- Single ingredient with nothing added.
- Sold whole rather than ground, which is why it keeps — ground flax turns rancid within weeks.
- 24.6 g of fibre and 326 mg of magnesium per 100 g.
- Certified organic, with a PGS processor code behind the claim.
Ingredients
Organic flax seeds (100%)
Single ingredientWhole seed, nothing added, nothing coated on.
Whole rather than ground
Whole seed keeps far longerFlax is high in polyunsaturated fat, and ground flax turns rancid within weeks unless refrigerated.
No added colour or preservative
Not usedWhole seed needs neither.
Steam sterilisation (process, not an ingredient)
Process noteEach batch is steam-sterilised for microbial safety rather than chemically treated or irradiated.
Nutrition factsPer 100g
- Energy kcal
- 489 kcal
- Protein g
- 17.9 g
- Carbohydrate g
- 28 g
- Total sugars g
- 1.1 g
- Added sugars g
- 0 g
- Dietary fibre g
- 24.6 g
- Total fat g
- 33.1 g
- Saturated fat g
- 2.3 g
- Trans fat g
- 0 g
- Cholesterol mg
- 0 mg
- Salt g
- 0.09 g
Pure & Sure Flax Seeds versus other flax seeds
| What to compare | Purepicked | Regular flax seed |
|---|---|---|
| Ingredient list | Flax seed only | Same; the difference is in form and freshness |
| Form | Whole seed | Often sold pre-ground, which oxidises fast |
| Sterilisation | Steam-sterilised | Chemical fumigation and irradiation are the alternatives in the trade |
| Farming | Certified organic | Conventional |
Is It For You?
Good for
Ground into smoothies, curd, porridge and cereal
Baking — breads, rotis, muffins and crackers
As an egg substitute in vegan baking
Anyone building fibre into everyday meals
Avoid if
Anyone who will not grind them — whole flax passes through largely undigested
Buyers wanting ready-ground flax; this is whole seed, which is exactly why it keeps
Anyone adding a lot at once — flax is very high in fibre and is best increased slowly
How to use
Grind a small batch in a spice or coffee grinder and keep it in the fridge; make only what a week needs
Stir ground flax into smoothies, curd, porridge or dosa batter
For a vegan egg, mix one tablespoon ground flax with three tablespoons water and rest five minutes
Use whole in breads, crackers and rotis where the crunch is the point
Drink water alongside; flax is high in fibre and absorbs a lot of it
What to look for in Flax Seeds?
Whole seed keeps for months; ground flax turns rancid within weeks unless it is refrigerated.
Whole flax passes through largely undigested, so it has to be ground before it is worth eating.
Sterilisation method matters for a seed eaten raw. Steam is the gentle option; fumigation and irradiation are the alternatives.
Flax is very high in fibre and absorbs a lot of water. Increase it slowly and drink alongside.