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Flaxseed may be on everyone's lips—and in everyone's cereal—but this new darling of the plant world has been around for more than 4,000 years, known even in the days of Hippocrates for its healthful benefits. As flax gained popularity for its industrial uses, however, its popularity as a food product waned, but it never lost its nutritional value. Today, flax is experiencing a renaissance among nutritionists, the health conscious public, food processors, and chefs alike. Flaxseed is very high in omega-3 essential fatty acids. It's the omega 3s—"good" fats—which researchers are looking at in terms of their possible effects on lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, lowering the risks of certain cancers and reducing inflammation.

Laxmi's Delights started in an Indian-American kitchen across the Bay from San Francisco by Laxmi Hiremath. She uses the finest natural ingredients and incorporates them into her own special recipes, made in small batches, by hand - all prepared with no preservatives, chemicals or artificial flavors. igourmet.com is happy to carry two of Laxmi's organic flaxseed spreads, one savory and one lemony, to delight your palate. These flaxseed spreads began as nutritious, delicious alternatives to peanut butter for Laxmi's children. Spread them on bread or crackers, or on grilled meat or fish. These unique spreads can also be thinned with yogurt or buttermilk for a delicious dip or dressing. Enjoy!

Three varieties, sold separately are: Organic Savory Flaxseed Spread with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Organic Lemony Flaxseed Spread with Ginger and Honey.