USDA organic. Friend of the heart. Provides fiber, lignans & omega-3 fats. Opaque package protects important nutrients. Dear customers, Flaxseed Meal has a robust nutty flavor. A tablespoon or two baked into your breads and muffins or added to your hot cooked cereal or pancakes brings to you the most powerful natural cholesterol controllers. Several studies show Flaxseed Meal may be one of the most powerful natural cholesterol controllers. This opaque packaging material preserves the healthful Omega-3 fats which are an essential part of our diets. One serving of flaxseed Meal contains 2400 milligrams of omega-3 fatty acids. It is for you, dear customer, to perceive these benefits and begin using Flaxseed Meal. It carries my highest endorsement. Gluten free. Certified organic by QAI. Bob's Red Mill products labeled Gluten Free are batch tested in our quality control laboratory. We use an Elisa gluten assay test to determine if a product is gluten free. All natural. Keeps best refrigerated or frozen. Recent studies have shown that flaxseed, once prized by the ancient Egyptians, may be one of the most potent, natural cholesterol controllers in your body.