Allergen-Free Ground Seed Meals
Full oil content ground seed meals: flax, pumpkin, sunflower, chia, and Super 5. Clean protein powders for shakes, smoothies, and baking.
What is a seed meal
A seed meal is a whole seed that has been milled or ground into a fine or coarse powder. Grinding breaks down the outer hull so the contents are more readily accessible. Flax meal is the most common example, but the same process applies to chia, hemp, and other seeds. Gerbs ground seed meals are made on the same dedicated 14-Free equipment as all other Gerbs seeds.
Ways to use ground seed meals
Ground seed meals blend invisibly into smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt. In baking, they add texture to muffins, quick breads, and pancakes and can act as a partial flour substitute. One tablespoon of ground flax mixed with three tablespoons of water forms an egg-replacement gel after five minutes of resting. Ground meals work best added to recipes rather than eaten plain.
How to store ground seed meals
Ground seed meals oxidize faster than whole seeds because the protective hull is broken and the fats are exposed. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer after opening and use within two to three months for best freshness. Whole seeds have a longer pantry shelf life than their ground equivalents.
Why allergy-safe families choose Gerbs seed meals
Gerbs ground seed meals are processed on dedicated equipment that never touches the top 14 allergens: peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, wheat, gluten, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame, mustard, celery, lupin, and sulphites. No shared lines, no cross-contact. Packed fresh in Rhode Island.
Prefer whole seeds? Browse whole flax seeds and all Gerbs seeds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between ground seed meal and whole seeds?
Ground seed meal is made by milling whole seeds into a fine or coarse powder. The hull is broken down, making the contents more accessible for digestion. Whole seeds retain the intact hull. For most culinary applications, ground meal blends more invisibly into recipes, while whole seeds add texture.
How do I use ground flax meal as an egg substitute?
Mix one tablespoon of ground flax with three tablespoons of water. Let it rest for five minutes until the mixture gels. Use in place of one egg in muffins, quick breads, or cookies for binding.
Why does ground seed meal need to be refrigerated?
Grinding breaks the protective hull and exposes the fats inside, which oxidize faster than whole seeds. Refrigerating or freezing in a sealed container after opening slows that process and keeps the meal fresh for two to three months.
Part of our full range of allergy-friendly foods free from the top 14 allergens.