Flaxseed Gum

What is Flaxseed Gum?

Linseed gum (Linseed gum), also known as Frank gum. Flaxseed gum is a powdered product made from the seeds or seed hulls of flax (Linum usitatisssimum L.) after extraction, concentration, refining and drying.

Flaxseed gum is a new type of food additive, widely used in food industry, pharmaceutical industry and other industries. In the food industry, it can replace pectin, agar, gum arabic, alginate, etc. It can also be used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, emulsifier and foaming agent.

The Specification of Flaxseed Gum

Flaxseed Gum Function

• Flaxseed gum, a hydrophilic colloid, offers excellent properties such as thickening, emulsifying, gel-forming, and antioxidant effects.
• As a food additive, it interacts well with other ingredients, enhancing processing performance and improving texture and stability.
• Additionally, as a water-soluble dietary fiber, flaxseed gum supports health by helping to lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels, regulate gut microbiota, and aid in weight management.

Flaxseed Gum Application

Flaxseed gum is a natural, multifunctional ingredient widely used in the food, health, and cosmetic industries. Extracted from flaxseeds, it is rich in soluble dietary fiber and known for its excellent thickening, emulsifying, and gelling properties.

1. Food Industry

In food processing, flaxseed gum serves as a natural stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier. It improves texture, extends shelf life, and enhances mouthfeel in products like yogurt, beverages, sauces, baked goods, and plant-based alternatives.

2. Health & Nutrition

As a water-soluble dietary fiber, flaxseed gum supports digestive health, helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels, and contributes to weight management. It’s commonly included in functional foods, dietary supplements, and fiber-enriched formulations.

3. Cosmetics & Personal Care

In cosmetics, flaxseed gum is valued for its hydrating, film-forming, and anti-oxidative properties. It’s used in skincare products, hair gels, lotions, and masks to provide moisture retention, smooth texture, and natural stability.

4. Pharmaceuticals

Flaxseed gum is also explored as a bioactive excipient in drug delivery systems due to its natural origin, biocompatibility, and gelling capacity.

How To Use Flaxseed Gum?

Adding 0.1% to 0.4% flaxseed gum to flour enhances dough quality by improving gluten structure. This results in noodles that are chewy, smooth, and non-sticky. It also increases the dough’s water absorption, extends molding and stability time, and reduces weakening—leading to more stable and workable dough.

In ice cream production, adding just 0.05% flaxseed gum significantly improves texture and quality. It boosts overrun to over 95%, delivering a delicate, smooth, and odor-free taste. It also minimizes the formation of coarse ice crystals, keeping the frozen product soft, creamy, and stable.

When 25% flaxseed gum is used in a composite jelly powder formula with 0.8% total jelly powder, the resulting jelly shows optimal gel strength, elasticity, clarity, and water retention. The texture is smooth and pleasant, offering the best overall taste and mouthfeel.

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