“Salba® - Nature's Perfect Whole Food”

Salba® vs. Flax.

  • Salba® contains more Omega-3 fatty acids than flax.
  • Salba® is multi-dimensional, while flax is mainly used for enhanced amounts of Omega-3s.
  • Salba® has a mild, pleasant taste, while flax has a strong, dominant flavor.
  • Salba® has received critical acclaim for it's diversity in the kitchen, while flax is limited in recipe development.
  • Salba® whole seed can be absorbed by the digestive system. Flax must be ground for use.
  • Salba® absorbs 8-12 times its weight in water, while flax only absorbs roughly 6 times.
  • Salba® is 100% non-toxic, while flax contains Linamarin - a cyanogenic glycoside.
  • 100% of Salba® seed can be safely used as a food ingredient. Only 12%* of flax can be used.

*USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 17 (2004)

The limitations of flax begins with its strong dominating flavour. It has a much rougher texture as a whole seed and it will always be noticed. Salba® has no flavour to speak of and, in fact, it will take on the flavours of whatever it is mixed with. In many products it will go unnoticed.

  • Flax, as a fat replacer, only absorbs approx. 6 times its weight in water and is ineffective as a fat replacer. Salba® can absorb more than 14 times its weight in water and it has been found to be one of the best fat replacer that exists. The hydrophilic structure of Salba™ lends itself to limitless applications for recipe development and it has no flavor concerns as it has no flavor.
  • Flax is very limited in recipe development. If someone eats flax it is because he has learned it is rich in the omega- 3. People do not look for flax to eat because of its great taste and texture.
  • Salba® has a similar profile of the EFA's (essential fatty acids), so it would attract the same interested consumer with additional interest for; fat replacer, calorie displacer, energy, endurance, hydration (electrolyte balance), digestive aid, calorie displacer, blood sugar regulator, food extender, all with no concern for invasive or corruptive flavor.
  • Salba® seed, hydrated, will support prolonged hydration within the cells and extend electrolyte balance.
  • Salba® will revolutionize the food industry and, in addition, this incredible ovule of nutrition is the most important food known to man.

The structural integrity of Salba® should be the focus beyond the nutritional profile.