Alara Organic Raw Milled Linseeds 500g

Linseeds — also known as flaxseeds — are one of the most concentrated plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the essential omega-3 fatty acid your body can't make on its own. Alara's version are organic, raw and milled, which is key: whole linseeds pass through the digestive system largely intact, so milling them unlocks the nutrients inside.

A spoonful stirred into porridge, blended into a smoothie or sprinkled over yoghurt gives you a quiet but meaningful nutritional boost — omega-3 for heart and brain health, fibre for digestion, and a small but useful hit of plant protein. The flavour is mild and nutty, with none of the bitterness you sometimes get from older seeds.

Certified organic by the Soil Association, grown without synthetic pesticides. Alara have been milling cereals and seeds in North London since 1975 — one of the UK's oldest independent health food producers.

How to use: Add 1–2 tablespoons to porridge, smoothies, yoghurt, soups or baked goods. Best kept refrigerated once opened to protect the oils.