Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal (16 oz) is USDA certified organic and ground from golden flaxseeds, which have a milder flavor than brown flax while delivering the same rich omega-3 ALA, fiber, and lignan content. A subtle daily nutrition upgrade for smoothies, oatmeal, and baked goods.
Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal 16 oz – Mild Flavor, Omega-3 Rich
- USDA certified organic — grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers
- Golden variety — milder, subtler flavor than brown flaxseed meal
- Rich in omega-3 ALA, soluble and insoluble fiber, and antioxidant lignans
- Finely ground for better absorption than whole flaxseeds
- Works as a vegan egg substitute (flax egg) in baking
- Refrigerate after opening to preserve omega-3 freshness
- Available in Single and Pack of 3.
How to Use
Stir 1–2 tablespoons of Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, or cereal without noticeably changing the taste. For baking, add 2–4 tablespoons to muffin, bread, or pancake recipes for a fiber boost. To make a flax egg for vegan baking, mix 1 tablespoon of golden flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water and let stand 5 minutes until gel-like. After opening, transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator or freezer. Use within 30–90 days for best quality.
About Bob's Red Mill
Bob's Red Mill has produced whole grain foods since 1978 in Milwaukie, Oregon, using traditional stone milling that preserves natural nutrients and fiber. The employee-owned company is committed to quality, transparency, and non-GMO ingredients. Find more natural grocery and pantry products at Real Prime Deals, or visit Bob's Red Mill.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between golden flaxseed meal and brown flaxseed meal?
Golden flaxseed and brown flaxseed have nearly identical nutritional profiles — both are rich in omega-3 ALA, fiber, and lignans. The key difference is flavor: golden flaxseed has a milder, slightly nuttier taste that is less noticeable in recipes, while brown flaxseed has a slightly more pronounced earthy flavor. Golden flaxseed meal is preferred by those who want a subtler taste in smoothies or baked goods.
Is Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal USDA certified organic?
Yes, Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal is USDA certified organic, made from organically grown golden flaxseeds without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. The USDA Organic seal is printed on the package.
How do I use golden flaxseed meal in baking and cooking?
Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal blends easily into smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, and soups. In baking, add 2–4 tablespoons to muffin, bread, or pancake recipes to boost fiber content with minimal flavor impact. For a flax egg, combine 1 tablespoon of golden flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water and let stand 5 minutes until gel-like — use as a vegan egg substitute in baking.
Does golden flaxseed meal need to be refrigerated?
Yes, once opened, Bob's Red Mill Organic Golden Flaxseed Meal should be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer. Ground flaxseed oxidizes quickly at room temperature due to its high omega-3 fat content. Refrigerated, it stays fresh for 30–90 days after opening. Unopened packages can be stored in a cool, dry pantry.
good source of fiber, use it on my oatmeal every day!
Bob's Red Mill products are always the top of the line. And they have a wide assortment.
Exactly as described! Fresh.
Glad to get such high quality!
Extremely healthy
This ground Flax Seed is a good product.
Employee owned company that provides excellent products.
Fair pricing, and a great company for its employees, no big corporate questionable quality. Perfect texture to add to my oatmeal daily.
Good quality at good price
I always use Bob Mills flaxseed meal for many years and will not switch brands. Fine and always fresh
its good for the body
Great product. Wish it came in only 2 bags instead of 4.
Anything from Bob's Red Mill has been good stuff for me.
This is a high quality product. I use a lot of Bob's Red Mill products. I have never been disappointed yet.
Always great product
I love using this as a pre shampoo and to detangle my hair, over all this is a great product for curly hair
Product is a good deal. Bob's Red Mill always has quality products.
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Bob's Red Mill products are the best. Great prices and great food
You can’t go wrong with any of the Bob’s red mill products.
Great value for 4 pounds with nice mild flavor
Great product. Don't forget to grind them for max nutrition.
In decades of buying Bob's Red Mill products I have never been disappointed in the quality of the grains. The same with this flaxseed.
Great product. Does its jobs/bakes well
Bobs flax meal tastes great and easy to add to the oatmeal, overnight oats or cooked. Helps tremendously with the fiber intake and keeps me regular. My wife adds it to her muffins as well. Love the seal of the bag. It seals so much better than the so called press seals. Bob’s bags are like Velcro and keeps the contents fresh!
Flaxseeds are great for improving skin tone/texture and lowering cholesterol. I grind them in a coffee grinder for best effect and mix them with yogurt. My health has greatly improved since using them.
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These were shipped perfectly; the package arrived undamaged and full of fresh flax seed for your cooking needs. These pack so much fiber and add a really good texture to yogurt, oatmeal, grits, etc. Sprinkle some on a sandwich, add them to a smoothy! Flax seeds are so versatile and are packed full of nutrients and fiber.
Bob’s Red Mill Flaxseed Meal is consistently high‑quality — finely ground, mild, and easy to mix into just about anything. The nutty flavor is subtle, and the texture blends smoothly into yogurt, oatmeal, smoothies, or baked goods without feeling gritty. It’s also a great way to add extra fiber and omega‑3s to your day. Reliable, fresh, and always tastes clean. A pantry staple for me.
For nonorganic it is excellent. I eat daily.
Finely ground, excellent product.
I use this product to make flaxseed eggs (the directions for making this are written on the package) because I prefer to use this type of egg when I bake muffins (but there so many things you can make with flaxseed meal). The muffins I bake taste great! Their texture isn't changed by using flaxseed eggs one bit! The product arrived fresh. The ingredients? Whole flaxseed, that's all! Great company, Bobs Red Mill. Highly recommend!
The multipack keeps them fresher vs a big bag. We use this isn everything and while whole seeds are better, this is really convenient and will continue to buy.