Does milk thistle flour have a taste, and what does it go best with?

The taste of milk thistle seed flour is usually described as neutral with a light herbal note, without pronounced bitterness or a strong smell. This makes it a fairly versatile ingredient.

It goes well:

• With sweet bases: banana smoothies, yoghurt with berries, porridge with honey — the herbal note is barely noticeable against brighter flavours.
• With neutral dishes: buckwheat, rice, cottage cheese — the powder blends in unnoticed.
• In baking: when a small amount is added to dough, the taste is lost among the other ingredients.

Less obvious pairings are spicy dishes or very delicately flavoured ones, where any extraneous note may be noticeable. If you are sensitive to flavours, start with a minimal amount in a strongly flavoured dish to see how well the powder fits into your diet.

Store the flour in a dry place, away from direct sunlight and moisture, like any other flour or powdered product. Once the pack has been opened, keep it tightly closed.