A natural flax fibre texturiser made from brown and golden flax seeds, from which the mucilage is extracted. Composed of cellulose and lignin (insoluble fibres) together with mucilage (soluble fibre), it delivers outstanding thickening, stabilising, emulsifying and suspension properties while remaining neutral in flavour and colour.
Use
Sauces, coulis, mousses, meringues, ice creams, sorbets, emulsions, soups and bakery applications. Thickens both hot and cold preparations across a wide pH range, improves creaminess, stabilises foams and emulsions, enhances aeration and reduces water loss during defrosting. In frozen applications, it helps create smaller ice crystals for smoother texture. Can replace xanthan gum in a 1:2 ratio for stabilising and thickening functions.
Format
Fine plant-fibre powder. Readily disperses in hot or cold water across a wide pH range.
Technical
Sosa Ref: 42151
Function: Thickener / stabiliser / emulsifier
Dosage: 0.1–4% depending on required viscosity and stabilisation.
Hydration: Hot and cold soluble
Application: Liquid preparations
Stability: Freeze-resistant, cooking stable, thermo-irreversible
Allergens: None declared
Dietary: Vegan
Origin: Brown and golden flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum)
Fibre content: >76%
Soluble fibre: >12%
Insoluble fibre: >88%
Properties: Neutral flavour and colour, xanthan replacement (1:2 ratio), high water retention and aeration stability
Storage: Dry, sealed, ambient conditions away from humidity and light
