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Flaxseed Hull

Product Code: FSP-HUL-001
Revision: V11.0


Description

Flaxseed hull is the outer seed coat fraction obtained through mechanical dehulling and air classification. It is the richest known botanical source of secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) lignans and soluble dietary fiber. The hull fraction is produced without chemical treatment, preserving native functionality.


Proximate Composition

Parameter Specification Method
Total Dietary Fiber 70–80% AOAC 991.43
— Soluble Fiber 25–35% AOAC 991.43
— Insoluble Fiber 40–48% AOAC 991.43
Protein (N×6.25) 10–15% AOAC 984.13
Fat 8–12% Soxhlet, AOAC 920.39
Moisture ≤ 6.0% AOAC 925.10
Ash 3–5% AOAC 923.03

Bioactive Compounds

Compound Content Method
SDG Lignan 7–10 mg/g HPLC-UV
Hydroxycinnamic acids 0.5–1.2 mg/g HPLC-DAD
p-Coumaric acid glucoside 0.3–0.6 mg/g HPLC-DAD
Ferulic acid glucoside 0.2–0.5 mg/g HPLC-DAD

Physical Properties

Property Value Method
Bulk density 0.35–0.45 g/mL Tapped density
Particle size (D50) 300–600 µm Laser diffraction
Water holding capacity 6–8 g/g Centrifuge method
Oil holding capacity 2–3 g/g Centrifuge method
Swelling volume 12–18 mL/g Graduated cylinder
Color (CIE L*a*b*) L* 45–55, a* 6–9, b* 12–18 Spectrophotometry

Microbiological

Parameter Limit Method
Standard Plate Count ≤ 5,000 CFU/g AOAC 990.12
Yeast & Mold ≤ 100 CFU/g AOAC 997.02
Coliforms ≤ 10 CFU/g AOAC 991.14
E. coli Negative AOAC 991.14
Salmonella Negative / 25 g AOAC 994.04

Packaging

  • 20 kg multi-ply paper bags with PE liner
  • 500 kg bulk totes
  • Custom packaging available

Storage

  • Cool, dry (< 25°C, < 60% RH)
  • Away from direct sunlight
  • Shelf life: 12 months from production

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