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Bob's Red Mill Flaxseeds
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Bob's Red Mill Flaxseeds

Bob's Red Mill
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
6g
Protein
10mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
2
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bob's Red Mill Flaxseeds sit quietly in the natural foods and baking aisle, usually shelved near other seeds and pantry staples — oats, chia, hemp, and whole-grain flours — or with the baking mixes where home bakers and health-conscious shoppers browse. The 13-ounce bag presents the brand's familiar red-and-white styling and folksy messaging (“To your good health. – Bob Moore”), signaling a small-company, employee-owned origin and a back-to-basics appeal. This product suits shoppers stocking a weekend brunch table, building a week of meal-prep breakfasts, or looking for a boost to post-workout smoothies and yogurts; it also shows up in holiday baking when recipes call for added fiber and a nutty, earthy note. The label leans into health halos — “nothing added,” “simple,” and nutrient claims for fiber and omega-3s — without bright kid-centric graphics or indulgent claims; no organic certification is stated on the provided label copy. In plain terms the seeds are minimally processed: cleaned and packaged whole so the food is close to its natural state. Sensory details are straightforward — small, glossy brown or golden seeds with a mild, nutty flavor and a firm, slightly crunchy texture that becomes softer when ground or soaked; they come in a sealed 13-ounce bag meant for pantry storage and routine use. Rituals include sprinkling over oatmeal, folding into muffin or bread batter, blending into smoothies (often ground first to unlock omega-3s), or stirring into yogurt. In American grocery culture this product reads as practical, wholesome, and quietly functional — a pantry staple for people who cook with whole foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 tbsp
Servings per Container: 12
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium10mg0%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Whole, Flaxseed..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:1 / 4

Minimally Processed

Why this score?

Contains a single ingredient (whole flaxseed) with only cleaning/packaging processing, so it is classified as unprocessed/minimally processed (NOVA 1).

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Common Questions about Bob's Red Mill Flaxseeds

Absolutely! Bob's Flaxseeds are a great source of dietary fiber and healthy fats. With 8 grams of fiber per serving, they can help keep your digestion on track. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals; if you're looking for a fiber boost or plant-based omega-3s, these are a solid choice!

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