Fox’s Spices Golden Linseed 700g

Golden Linseed

Fox’s Spices Golden Linseed 700g is an easy way to bring gentle crunch and a mild, nutty taste to everyday cooking. These golden linseeds have a pleasant bite when eaten whole and a naturally creamy quality once they start to soften in liquid. They scatter cleanly from the tub and mix smoothly through other ingredients, so they never feel awkward to use.

At home, golden linseed is a simple cupboard staple that slips into all sorts of recipes. You can sprinkle a spoonful over porridge, yoghurt or fruit, stir it into smoothies, or add it to salads for a bit more texture. It also works well in home baking where you want a rustic feel, such as seeded loaves, breakfast muffins and homemade granola.

Key Features:

• Mild, nutty flavour that fits easily into sweet and savoury dishes.
• Adds gentle crunch and texture to breakfasts, salads and baking..
• Simple cupboard staple from Fox’s Spices for everyday cooking
• Ideal for bread doughs, granola mixes, snack bars and toppings.
• Size: 700g

Recipe Inspiration:

• Seedy breakfast porridge bowl: Cook your usual porridge oats with milk or water, then stir in a spoon of Fox’s Spices Golden Linseed just before serving. Top with sliced banana, berries or a drizzle of honey for a breakfast that feels a bit more interesting without any extra fuss.
• Golden linseed and oat granola: Mix oats with golden linseed, a handful of nuts, a little oil and your favourite sweetener, then bake on a tray until everything is toasted and crisp. Once cool, store in a jar and serve with yoghurt and fruit for an easy homemade granola.
• Everyday seeded loaf: Fold a few spoonfuls of golden linseed through bread dough along with other seeds if you like. The linseeds will dot through the crumb and crust, giving a gentle crunch and nutty note that suits butter, cheese, jam and everything in between.
• Simple green salad with linseed topping: Toss salad leaves with olive oil and lemon juice, then scatter golden linseed over the top just before serving. The tiny seeds add a light crunch that works well with soft leaves, avocado and tomatoes, and they help turn a basic side salad into something more satisfying.

What is the difference between golden linseed and brown linseed?

Golden linseed and brown linseed come from the same family, but golden linseed is often chosen for its slightly milder flavour and lighter colour. The pale golden shade blends more discreetly into lighter breads, breakfast bowls and bakes, while still giving you that familiar gentle crunch. Many home bakers prefer golden linseed when they want seeds to be visible but not dominant in the finished dish.

Do I need to grind golden linseed before using it?

You can use golden linseed either whole or freshly ground, depending on the texture you want. Keeping the seeds whole gives a pleasant chew in breads, salads and toppings. Grinding a small amount in a spice grinder or food processor creates a softer mix that disappears more easily into batters, smoothies and softer doughs. Some cooks like to keep a small jar of ground linseed in the fridge and top it up regularly, so they can stir a spoonful into meals whenever they like.

Can golden linseed be used in baking to change the texture of recipes?

Golden linseed can subtly change how baked goods feel and behave. When mixed with liquid, the seeds absorb moisture and form a gel like coating, which can help keep loaves and muffins moist and give them a slightly more tender crumb. If you enjoy experimenting, you can stir a spoon or two into recipes for flapjacks, cereal bars or breakfast bakes to see how the extra seeds affect the bite and structure, then adjust the amount to suit your taste.