Comments on: Flax seed crackers

By: Saspar

Saspar — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:39:59 +0000

I agree that the flaxseed is best and healthiest foods. I have made a site about it, if you like to see … here’s the link
flaxseed benefits

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 03:42:03 +0000

I ground the flax seeds and made amazing flax crackers. I added a carrot and water and some spices. Also made corn chips with flax by adding frozen corn as Robyn demonstrated. They are heaven!

By: jayroo

jayroo — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:08 +0000

Laura & Shara-

However, flax is still technically alive. Even though it won’t sprout, I’m guessing soaking may activate some of the enzymes and pre-digest some of the carbs, fat, and protein.

I wouldn’t think it’s really any different than soaking flour before baking it.

By: Shara

Shara — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:45:57 +0000

Hi Laura,

The seen must be whole to sprout. Grinding the seeds destroys the seed embryo inside the seed hull.

By: mooreganics

mooreganics — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:27:40 +0000

Sorry if this is a really stupid question: So soaking the flax seeds after grinding them does nothing correct? The seeds must be whole in order to sprout?

Thanks so much,
Laura

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:10:40 +0000

I have understood that flax seeds are best if they are ground before using… World’s Healthiest Foods http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=81 suggests: Grind flaxseeds in a coffee or seed grinder in order to enhance their digestibility and therefore their nutritional value.

By: Robyn

Robyn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:20:18 +0000

Laura, I wouldn’t try soaking and THEN blending because the mucilaginous properties of flaxseed will make that so difficult without TONS of water.

Maybe grinding FIRST and then making the crackers, but you’ll lose a bit, nutritionally.

Or just make them normally, and chew them very well and drink with lots of water.