Flaxseed extract is widely used in food, the following is a specific introduction to its application:
1. As a food flavoring agent
Flaxseed extract has a special flavor and texture, can be used as a food flavoring agent, adding a unique flavor to food.
2. As a food preservative
Flaxseed extract contains natural antioxidants, these antioxidants can extend the shelf life of food, reduce the oxidation reaction of food, so as to maintain the freshness and taste of food.
3. As a food stabilizer
Flaxseed extract in the viscous substances, such as linseed gum, can be used to increase the viscosity of food, improve the stability of food. Linseed gum is a soluble dietary fiber, about 8% of flaxseed, can slowly absorb water to form a dispersion system with a low viscosity. It has good solubility, rheological properties and emulsification properties, so it can be used as a food thickener, stabilizer, etc., used in dairy products, sausages, beverages and other products to make up for the lack of dietary fiber intake needs.
4. As functional food ingredients
Flaxseed extract is rich in a variety of nutrients, such as α-linolenic acid, lignans, high-quality proteins, etc., these ingredients have a variety of benefits for human health. Therefore, flaxseed extract can be used as functional food ingredients for the production of food with special nutritional features. For example, flaxseed meal replacement powder, flaxseed health food and so on, these products can meet the consumer demand for healthy food.
5. Other applications
In addition to the above applications, flaxseed extract can also be used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics, environmentally friendly coatings and paints and other industrial products, as well as as as soil conditioners, crop protection agents and other agricultural uses. However, the application of food is still one of the main uses of flaxseed extract.