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Description: Milk thistle is a source of protein and is characterized by a high fiber content.

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Description: Milk thistle is a source of protein and is characterized by a high fiber content.

Net quantity: 200 g

Ingredients: 100% flour from milk thistle seeds (Silybum marianum), ground without heat treatment.

Nutritional information per 100 g:

Energy value: 1669 kJ / 395 kcal
Fat: 10 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 1.6 g)
Carbohydrates: 49 g (of which sugars: 2 g)
Fiber: 29.7 g
Ash: 5.7 g
Protein: 27 g
Salt: 0.4 g

Warnings:

Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
In case of allergic reactions, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children.

Storage: Store in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Protect from direct sunlight.

Best before: see packaging.

Importer: ESTVITA PRO OÜ, Estonia.

Importer: VITATEKA OÜ, Mõisa tee 5, Kostivere alevik, Jõelähtme vald, Harjumaa, Estonia 74204 vitateka.ee

VITATEKA Milk Thistle Flour 200 g is ground milk thistle seed for people who want to add more fibre and plant protein to meals in a simple way. This product belongs somewhere between a herb raw material and a functional flour: it can be mixed into food rather than taken as a classic capsule supplement. People often choose milk thistle when they want a practical plant ingredient with a long tradition of use in European herbal culture.

What the flour contains

The seeds of Silybum marianum naturally contain characteristic plant compounds, and in food form the flour is valued mainly as a seed-based ingredient that helps enrich the diet with roughage:

Fibre — adds bulk to food and can help meals feel more satisfying.
Plant protein — makes the flour more substantial than ordinary flavouring herbs.
Flavonolignans — characteristic plant compounds often referred to collectively as silymarin.

Milk thistle is best known from herbal use connected with the liver and digestion, but here it is used as a seed-based food ingredient.

Simple composition

What makes this version interesting is its simple composition: 100% milk thistle seed flour, ground without heat treatment. This means the raw material stays close to its original form, with no fillers or extra additives. Because it is a flour rather than an extract, its action is gentler and food-like. The taste is typically mild, slightly nutty and herbal, so it works best as part of a meal instead of on its own.

How to use it

It is usually added to everyday food, such as:

porridge
smoothies
yoghurt or kefir
pancakes
homemade baking mixes

Who it suits

VITATEKA milk thistle flour suits those who like to build a balanced eating pattern with simple plant ingredients, especially if they want variety beyond standard grain flours. It may be a convenient option for people who enjoy functional foods, seed flours and traditional herbs in the kitchen.

Good to know

If you are sensitive to plants from the daisy family or react unusually to herbal products, start with a small amount and avoid use if irritation or allergy appears.

Specifications

Brand	Vitateka

Delivery - terms and prices

After placing an order, delivery is processed on business days. Package design and product images may differ. Delivery time depends on the selected method - on average up to 5 days.

Estonia

Pick-up at Vitateka store (T1, Peterburi tee 2)Free
Parcel locker Itella Smartpost2.28 €
Parcel locker Omniva3.05 €
Parcel locker DPD2.34 €

Free to a parcel locker for orders from 30 €

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Poland - home delivery (courier)5.00 € / 21 PLN
Slovakia - pick-up point (PUDO)3.80 €
Slovakia - courier5.87 €
Czech Republic - pick-up point (PUDO)3.93 €
Czech Republic - courier6.10 €
Hungary - pick-up point (PUDO)4.13 €
Romania - pick-up point (PUDO)3.61 €

Latvia

Parcel locker Itella Smartpost3.96 €
Parcel locker Omniva4.90 €
Parcel locker DPD4.13 €

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Lithuania

Parcel locker Itella Smartpost3.96 €
Parcel locker Omniva4.95 €
Parcel locker DPD5.11 €

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Finland

Posti pick-up point6.90 €

Free for orders from 75 €

Other EU countries

International Omniva post - from 7 € (price depends on parcel weight). For other options (DPD, FedEx), standard rates and transit times apply.

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In addition to the thresholds listed above, we can consider free delivery options depending on the order amount and for deliveries to other countries. Contact us and we will suggest the best option.

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Delivery time

On average - up to 5 business days (depends on the selected delivery method).

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This product is a 100% ground milk thistle seed, intended as a food ingredient rather than a concentrated supplement. The key difference is in form and use. Capsules or tinctures typically contain a standardized extract, designed for a specific, concentrated intake. This flour is the whole, raw seed ground into a powder, which means its action is gentler and more food-like, as described in the product information. It's not taken in measured doses like a supplement, but mixed into meals to add fibre and plant protein. Think of it as similar to adding flaxseed or almond flour to your diet — it enriches your food with the natural components of the seed, including its characteristic flavonolignans, but as part of a meal. It's chosen for integrating a traditional plant ingredient into your daily eating pattern, not for a targeted, supplemental intake. If you are considering milk thistle for specific reasons often associated with herbal supplements, this food form may not provide the same level of active compounds per serving and a different product format might be more suitable. As with any change to your diet or routine, if you have chronic conditions, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication, it's wise to consult a specialist.

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Start small and simple to assess both tolerance and taste. Begin with half a teaspoon (roughly 1-2 grams) mixed into a food with a strong flavour or creamy texture that can mask the mild, slightly nutty and herbal taste, such as a berry smoothie, chocolate protein shake, or a bowl of oatmeal with honey and cinnamon. This allows you to check for any sensitivity, especially if you have known reactions to plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae), which includes milk thistle. Observe how you feel over the next day. If well-tolerated, you can gradually increase to a tablespoon (about 5-10 grams) per serving, treating it as a dietary addition rather than a primary ingredient. For storage, keep the flour in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed to preserve its freshness. It integrates well into cold preparations like yoghurt or overnight oats, or can be added to pancake, muffin, or bread batters — though note it won't provide the same gluten-like structure as wheat flour, so it's best used by replacing 10-20% of regular flour in recipes. Its purpose is to conveniently add more fibre and plant protein to your existing meals.

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Not as a direct, one-to-one replacement for wheat or other gluten-containing flours. This milk thistle seed flour lacks gluten and has different binding and rising properties, so substituting all the flour in a standard recipe will likely result in a dense, crumbly texture. It is best used as a complementary ingredient to enrich your bakes. A practical approach is to replace 10-20% of the total flour in a recipe with milk thistle flour. For example, if a pancake recipe calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour, use ¾ cup all-purpose and ¼ cup milk thistle flour. This adds its nutritional components — fibre, plant protein, and characteristic plant compounds — without compromising the structure of your baked goods. It works well in recipes that are inherently more forgiving or dense, such as banana bread, energy balls, flatbreads, or crackers. Remember, its primary role here is as a functional food ingredient to diversify your nutrient intake, not as a structural base. For best results, combine it with other gluten-free flours like oat or buckwheat if you are creating a fully gluten-free blend.

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