Flaxseed

Flaxseed, known in Lebanon as bezr el kettan, is the small, flat, golden-brown seed of the flax plant. In many homes it is steeped in hot water to make a simple infusion, and it is also widely used in the kitchen: sprinkled over yogurt, oats or salads, stirred into dough for bread and baked goods, or ground and mixed with water as an egg substitute in some recipes. Whole seeds keep their shape when added to dishes, while ground seeds blend in more easily. At Dekenet Al Nes, flaxseed is sold loose by weight in kilograms, so you can take just the amount you need. As a package-free grocery store in Baaqline, in the Chouf, we encourage customers to bring their own jars or bags to refill, helping cut plastic waste and single-use packaging.