ALPISTE™ Flour | Canadian Food-Grade Canary Seed Flour

Freshly Milled • Canadian Grown • Product of Canada

ALPISTE™ Flour is freshly milled from food-grade hairless canary seed (Phalaris canariensis L.) grown in Canada.

With a mild, slightly nutty flavour, ALPISTE™ Flour is a versatile cereal-grain flour for breads, baked goods, pancakes, cereals, smoothies and everyday recipes.

Health Canada recognizes dehulled glabrous (hairless) canary seed for human consumption, including use as whole-grain flour and milled ingredients in bakery, cereal, pasta and snack foods.[1] 

700 g

Milled Fresh in Small Batches

Unlike our whole ALPISTE™ seeds, flour is milled in small batches to help maximize freshness.

We keep ALPISTE™ as whole food-grade canary seed and mill flour as needed rather than holding large quantities of pre-milled flour.

The result is a simple flour made from one Canadian-grown grain:

Food-grade hairless canary seed.

Product Highlights

• Food-grade canary seed flour
• Freshly milled in small batches
• Canadian-grown
• Product of Canada
• Glabrous (hairless) variety for human consumption
• Mild, slightly nutty flavour
• Plant-based
• 700 g package
• Suitable for baking, cereals, smoothies and other recipes

What Is ALPISTE™ Flour?

ALPISTE™ Flour is made by milling dehulled food-grade hairless canary seed into a fine flour.

Hairless, or glabrous, canary-seed varieties differ from older varieties historically associated with bird feed. The hairless varieties do not have the tiny sharp hairs, called spicules, attached to the hull.[2] 

Health Canada's assessment specifically recognizes dehulled hairless canary seed for uses including whole meal, whole-grain flour and other milled food ingredients. [1] 

What Does ALPISTE™ Flour Taste Like?

ALPISTE™ Flour has a mild, slightly nutty flavour.

Its subtle flavour makes it easy to incorporate into both sweet and savoury recipes without overpowering other ingredients.

Try it in:

• Breads
• Muffins
• Pancakes
• Cookies
• Cereals and porridge
• Smoothies
• Snack bars
• Everyday baking

How to Use ALPISTE™ Flour

Baking

Experiment with ALPISTE™ Flour as part of your flour blend in:

• Bread
• Muffins
• Pancakes
• Cookies
• Quick breads
• Bars

The Canadian Grain Commission identifies canary-seed flour applications including baked products, tortillas, crackers, muffins, cakes, breakfast cereals, pasta and noodles. 

Smoothies & Breakfast Foods

Add ALPISTE™ Flour to:

• Smoothies
• Hot cereals
• Porridge
• Breakfast blends

Canary Seed Milk

Whole ALPISTE™ seeds remain our preferred starting point for traditional canary seed milk, while ALPISTE™ Flour offers a convenient option for experimenting with blended food and beverage recipes.

→ Explore Canary Seed Milk

Protein in ALPISTE™

Independent laboratory analysis of ALPISTE™ Food Grade Canary Seed measured:

21.14 g protein per 100 g
6.3 g protein per 30 g serving [3]

Protein content is only one part of the nutritional story. Our dedicated ALPISTE™ Protein guide explores canary-seed protein, amino acids, tryptophan and protein quality in greater detail.

→ Explore ALPISTE™ Protein

The laboratory values above were measured on the ALPISTE™ food-grade canary seed submitted for analysis. Refer to the product Nutrition Facts table for the nutrition information applicable to the packaged flour.

ALPISTE™ Flour Nutrition

ALPISTE™ Flour is made from food-grade hairless canary seed.

For complete nutritional information for this product, refer to the Nutrition Facts table on the package.

For more information about our ALPISTE™ nutritional testing and the composition of food-grade canary seed:

→ View ALPISTE™ Nutrition Facts

Is ALPISTE™ Flour Gluten-Free?

Health Canada states that hairless canary seed was demonstrated to be gluten-free. However, canary seed contains other proteins that may be similar to proteins associated with wheat allergy.[1] 

Because of that distinction, wheat allergy requires separate consideration.

Wheat Allergy Notice

May not be suitable for consumers with a wheat allergy.

Health Canada indicates that canary seed and foods containing canary seed require a wheat-allergy advisory.[1] 

Ingredients

Food-grade dehulled glabrous canary seed (Phalaris canariensis L.).

One grain. Freshly milled.

Learn More About ALPISTE™

→ What Is ALPISTE™?

→ Food-Grade Canary Seed

→ ALPISTE™ Nutrition Facts

→ ALPISTE™ Protein

→ ALPISTE™ Benefits

→ Canary Seed Milk

→ ALPISTE™ Recipes

Why Canadian ALPISTE™?

ALPISTE™ has a strong connection to Canadian agriculture.

Canadian breeding work produced the hairless canary-seed varieties that opened new possibilities for using the grain as human food.[2] 

Today we're bringing that grain to the kitchen in two simple forms:

Whole ALPISTE™ Seeds
for soaking, cooking, milk and fresh milling

ALPISTE™ Flour
freshly milled for baking and everyday recipes

ALPISTE™ Flour FAQ

What is ALPISTE™ Flour?

ALPISTE™ Flour is flour made from food-grade dehulled hairless canary seed (Phalaris canariensis L.).

Is ALPISTE™ Flour the same as the old Annanda Alpiste Powder?

This product continues the idea behind our original milled Alpiste product, but it is now presented specifically as ALPISTE™ Flour for food and baking applications.

What does ALPISTE™ Flour taste like?

ALPISTE™ Flour has a mild, slightly nutty flavour.

Can I bake with ALPISTE™ Flour?

Yes. Canary-seed flour has applications in foods including breads and other baked products, cereals and pasta.[1][2]

Is ALPISTE™ Flour made from birdseed?

No. ALPISTE™ Flour is produced from food-grade glabrous, or hairless, canary seed intended for human consumption.[1] 

Is ALPISTE™ Flour gluten-free?

Health Canada states that hairless canary seed was demonstrated to be gluten-free. Canary seed may nevertheless be unsuitable for consumers with a wheat allergy.[1] 

How should ALPISTE™ Flour be stored?

Keep the package well sealed and store according to the instructions on the product label.

Where is ALPISTE™ grown?

ALPISTE™ uses Canadian-grown food-grade canary seed.

References & Testing

[1] Health Canada. Glabrous Canary Seed (Phalaris canariensis L.) / Novel Food Information. Health Canada's assessment covers hairless canary seed for human consumption and uses including whole-grain flour and milled food ingredients. [canada.ca], [canada.ca]

[2] Canadian Grain Commission. Canary Seed: A Novel Cereal from the Canadian Prairies. Information on the development of hairless canary seed and its food applications. [grainscanada.gc.ca]

[3] ALPISTE™ Independent Laboratory Analysis. Mérieux NutriSciences / Silliker Canada Co. ALPISTE Food Grade Canary Seeds, LOT#1416. Laboratory result: 21.14 g protein per 100 g and 6.3 g per 30 g serving.