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Leinsamen

linseed

noun LYN-zah-men Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Also means

flaxseed

Usage Note

Leinsamen are flaxseeds used in German Müsli, Vollkornbrot, and as a vegan egg substitute when ground and mixed with water. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Both whole and ground (geschrotete) forms are sold. Plural: Leinsamen (unchanged).

Examples

"Gemahlene Leinsamen dienen in der veganen Küche als Ei-Ersatz."

Natural Translation

Ground linseed serves as an egg substitute in vegan cooking.

Literal Translation

Ground linseed serve in the vegan kitchen as egg substitute.

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