Pizzey's Milling USA

Pizzey's Milling USA

Flaxseed is a grain that provides a highly economical source of omega-3 oils (22%), dietary fiber and lignan phytoestrogens for nutritional products, supplements and beverages. Flaxseed-derived omega-3s that are incorporated into food products qualify for nutrient content claims and structure function claims. As a nutrient content claim, only 260 mgs of ALA per serving must be present in order to qualify for a claim of "high," "rich" or "excellent" source of ALA omega-3. Appropriate structure function claims include "Supports Cardiovascular Health," "Supports a Healthy Immune System" and "Supports General Health." Food producers should consult Food & Drug Administration guidelines to ensure that their products are consistent with FDA requirements.

Flaxseed is an economical, sustainable, label friendly and natural source of omega-3. The ingredient is vegetarian friendly, hypoallergenic and requires no special handling procedures. Pizzey's manufactures its milled flaxseed and bran ingredients from the whole flaxseed—the company does not use the meal by-products of oil-pressing operations. As a result, the company's customers are assured of the full nutritional and nutraceutical value of flaxseed. Pizzey's MeadowPure^™ quality technology, a combination of patented and proprietary processing and handling technologies, guarantees the stability of all Pizzey's Grad^™ ingredients under normal, ambient storage conditions for two years. Pizzey's flaxseed products are processed in an American Institute of Baking audited, food grade facility and is subjected to rigorous quality and process control guidelines.