What is the difference between the traditional brown flax seeds and the golden Omega flaxseed grown by MAGCO Dakota Flax?
The brown flaxseeds have existed for literally thousands of years. In recent years, the brown seeds have been used for industrial purposes, particularly paints while the byproduct is often used in animal food products. The Omega variety of flax resulted from a joint venture between North Dakota State University and South Dakota State University to create a highly edible form of flax with a satisfying flavor for human consumption. Michael Bennett concluded in his book “The Flaxseed Revolution” that the yellow Omega seed is the best flaxseed for full health benefits. Plus, the nutty flavor of Omega gold flax is generally considered an improvement over the traditional brown flax. Omega flax is only the second variety that is gold in color – the other yellow seed has only a fraction of the important Omega-3 or ALA oils. It’s important to know which flaxseeds you are consuming – all flax is not alike!
