XanFlax Product Details:
XanFlax is comprised of water soluble polysaccharides derived from flaxseed meal. This soluble fibre possesses thickening properties that make it a suitable replacement for:
- xanthan gum
- guar gum
- Arabic gum
- cornstarch,
- flour
XanFlax is a non-fermented thickening agent that can be used in gluten free products to consistently enhance gluten free food texture and palatability. It can also be used as an egg replacement.
Soluble fibre from flaxseed has been shown to lower cholesterol1, lower blood triglycerides and reduce appetite2, lower blood pressure in prediabetic patients3, and lower fasting blood glucose levels and cholesterol in type 2 diabetics (Thalur 2009).