PRODUCT INFORMATION SHEET
Product name: GLUTEN FREE TRAVEL FLAX CHIA BLEND 15 PACKETS/BOX Revised 03/25/15
Product UPC#: 0-71518- 01009-6
Shelf Life of Product: 18 MONTHS
Code Date Location on Package: STICKER ON LOWER BACK PANEL
Ingredients: BROWN MILLED FLAX SEED, WHITE CHIA SEED
Certifications:
•Kosher – Orthodox Union Parve
•Celiac Support Association Certified
•Non-GMO Verified
Health Information:
• No Sodium
•No Trans Fat
•No Sugar
•No Cholesterol
•Wheat Free
•Non-GMO
•Gluten Free
Allergen Information:
•Gluten Free
•Wheat Free
•Egg Free
•Dairy Free environment
•Produced in a peanut/tree nut free environment.
Storage recommendation:
•Store at room temperature before opening.
What to look for if product is bad:
•Dry product:infestation and atypical odor.
Substitution ratios in recipes:
•Can be used as egg replacement, 1Tbsp. flax/chia blend plus 3 Tbsp. water. Combine and let set for 2-5 minutes.
Product uses (i.e. as an ingredient, cooked, raw):
•Used as an ingredient in cereal, salads, casseroles and baked goods. Add to yogurt, scrambled eggs, and smoothies.
Nutritional Benefits: .23 oz - 6.5gpacket
•Protein – 1g
•Dietary fiber – 2g 1g insoluble fiber<1g soluble fiber
•1180 mg of Omega -3 Oils per serving - Excellent source of Omega 3 oils
•Iron – 2% • Calcium – 2%
Product Specific Questions:
Product of the USA:
How can I be sure it is gluten free?
Certified by CSA Celiac Support Association to be 5 ppm. It is produced in a gluten free environment on a dedicated line.Batches are tested used Elisa Gluten Assay test.
Is it considered whole grain?
No it is not. Flax and Chia are considered seeds, not grain.But we use the whole seed. Nothing has been removed.
What is Flax Chia Blend?
It is brown milled flax seed and white sliced Chia seed.
How much is in each packet?
There is one Tbsp. of flax per packet.
How do I use this product?
Add to yogurt, cereal, scrambled eggs or a smoothie for breakfast. Use in your favorite salads, casseroles, vegetables and baked goods.Can be used as an egg replacement by combining 1 Tbsp. flax/chia blend with 3 Tbsp. water. Let mixture set 2-5 minutes.
What are the benefits of this blend?
Hodgson Mill Flax Chia Blend is a powerful blend of two healthy ingredients. Milled Flax Seed is known for its Omega 3’s, fiber, protein, calcium and iron. It also has the added benefit of hormone balancing phytoestrogens called lignans, all of which help promote your healthy lifestyle. Chia Seeds are also known for their Omega 3’s, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, calcium and iron. Together the combined blend provides an excellent source of energy and nutrients for lasting heart health and boosted metabolism. Our Flax Chia blend has a pleasant, nutty taste and is very easy to use as a dietary supplement.
What is the source of your flax and chia?
The milled flax seed is from the USA or Canada. The Chia seed country of origin is Peru or Argentina, but is sourced through an American supplier.