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THOT Brasil is a company which acts in the international spice market. Our products undergo a demanding quality control and are commercialized across Brazil. If you wish to know the history the history and the health benefits of the products of THOT Brasil, please click on the links below.
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Scientific name: Linum usitatissimum
Origin: Brazil and Canada
Part which is used: seeds
Types: brown and golden
Regarding nutritional aspects, golden flax and brown flax have similar characteristics. The difference between them is the region where they are raised. The brown type is grown in clammy areas with hot weather and its husk is more resistant. The golden type can be found in cold regions and its flavor is usually milder. The best way to consume flax seeds is to crush them and mix the crushed seeds with yoghurts, salads, juices, smoothies, corn and bread or cake dough. From flax, it can also be extracted a vegetal oil to be used in salads or cold dishes. Flax has been consumed for over 5 thousand years and is considered a functional food, due to its health benefits. It is source of essential fatty acids commonly known as omega 3 and omega 6, which prevent cardiovascular diseases, reducing bad cholesterol and preventing it from accumulating in arteries. In its composition, proteins, fibers, vitamins and minerals can be found, providing the flax seed qualities to fight some types of cancer, improve bowel function, stabilize blood sugar in diabetic patients and delay cell aging. |
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