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① A New Plant-Based Ingredient: Sprouted Flaxseed

Plant-Based | Clean Label | Japan-Compliant

Sprouted flaxseed is a value-added ingredient
developed through a controlled germination process
for B2B applications.

It is available for raw material supply, OEM production,
and wholesale of finished products,
and is designed with the Japanese market in mind.

More than a nutritional ingredient,
it offers potential as a functional material
for food formulation and product development.

② From Flaxseed to a Functional Ingredient

Flaxseed is widely used around the world
as a plant-based ingredient rich in omega-3 fatty acids
and dietary fiber, particularly in health-oriented
and plant-based food products.

However, in the Japanese market,
its use as a food ingredient requires consideration
of its compositional characteristics
and processing conditions.

At Natshell, we apply a sprouting process
to enhance the intrinsic properties of flaxseed,
while also designing the ingredient
with suitability for food applications in Japan in mind.

③ Why Sprouted Flaxseed?

Sprouting is not merely a processing step,
but a process that unlocks the potential of the ingredient.

By applying a controlled sprouting process,
it becomes possible to design the ingredient with attention to:

• the reduction of cyanogenic compounds
• improved digestibility
• preservation of the ingredient’s inherent nutritional characteristics

Natshell’s sprouted flaxseed is developed
with the aim of balancing functionality and safety.

④ Controlled Manufacturing Process

This product is manufactured under controlled conditions.

Production Process:

Raw Material Intake
→ Raw Material Inspection (visual and foreign matter check)
→ Sprouting Process (temperature and time controlled)
→ Cooking Process
→ Drying Process (temperature and humidity controlled)
→ Sieving
→ Final Inspection
→ Packaging

Multiple visual inspections are conducted throughout the production process.

In addition:

• Quality is maintained through low-temperature drying
• The product is designed with the Japanese market in mind
• Specifications and analytical data are available upon request

These measures support quality assurance for B2B applications.

⑤ Flexible Business Solutions

We offer flexible supply formats
to meet various application needs
and stages of product development.

• Raw material supply
• OEM manufacturing
• Wholesale of finished products

Product specification consultations
and sample provision are also available.

⑥ Applications in Product Development

Sprouted flaxseed can be utilized
across a wide range of product formulations.

Potential Applications:

• Plant-based foods
• Health-oriented products
• Confectionery and bakery applications
• Smoothies and beverages
• Supplement formulations

It can be adapted
to suit various product concepts.

⑦ Delivering Ingredients in Usable Forms

At Natshell, we focus not only
on the nutritional value of ingredients,
but also on:

• ease of use
• market compatibility

With a strong understanding of the Japanese market,
we aim to build long-term supply partnerships.

Rather than simply providing ingredients,
we strive to expand the possibilities
for product development.

Sprouted flaxseed can be provided
not only in ingredient forms such as granular or cooked formats,
but also in snack formats (plain or seasoned),
depending on application needs.

⑧ Contact Us

We welcome inquiries regarding:

• Sample requests
• Documentation requests
• Application consultations
• Business discussions

Please feel free to contact us.

info@natshell.jp