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Linseed Complex — patented processed.
Linseed isn't just linseed. It all depends on how it is processed — because only the right processing turns a valuable seed into a natural product that your dog can actually make use of.
Not “just linseed” — a scientifically processed, highly bioavailable natural product.
The concept
What it’s good for.
Good for
your dog
- Healthy skin and a shiny coat
- Stable digestion and healthy gut flora
- Protected gastric and intestinal mucosa
- Strengthening of the natural defences
- Joint comfort and mobility
- High-quality source of energy
- Antioxidant cell protection
Over 400 scientific trials* on the patented processing method.
Good for
you
- High-quality source of omega-3 (ALA)
- Plant-based, GMO-free, traceable
- Consistent quality, tested in every batch
- No anti-nutritional factors
- Gently processed for the highest bioavailability
- Patented process, scientifically substantiated
Clinically tested, documented quality.
Good for
nature
- Plant-based, sustainable source of raw materials
- Resource-efficient processing
- Controlled, local supply chains
- GMO-free seed
- Can help reduce methane in livestock farming
- Replaces less sustainable energy sources
The method for reducing methane is recognised by the UN.*
Why this complex
Four principles make the
difference.
These four points are exactly why our Linseed Complex is not “just another linseed”.
Patented process
A high-pressure cooking-extrusion process optimally processes the seed — this is what makes all the valuable ingredients available in the first place.
Highest bioavailability
Anti-nutritional factors are destroyed, and nutrients become highly available and easily digestible — for maximum effect in your dog.
Consistent quality
Every batch is tested for its nutritional values by NIR analysis. Consistent levels of omega-3, protein and fat content — every time.
Scientifically proven
Over 400 studies* document the effectiveness of the processing method: a foundation built on research rather than promises.
The process
Nine steps from seed to powder.
Every step is quality-assured and documented. At the centre lies the heart of the patent.
Preparation
Stages 1–4 · Many batches become one defined base mass.
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01
Seed selection
Every seed batch is qualified by NIR analysis and stored separately according to omega-3 content, protein and purity.
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02
Weighing
Sequential implementation of the formula — several hundred formulas are possible, based on around 40 raw materials.
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03
Grinding
The husks are broken open. A controlled particle size is what makes the omega-3 fatty acids accessible in the first place.
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04
Mix
Homogenisation with technological carriers — this ensures a consistent fat and nutrient content throughout the entire batch.
Processing
Stage 5–6 · This is where the difference from any ground linseed comes in.
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05
Heat & enzyme treatment
The antinutritional factors in the seed are broken down — through precisely calibrated temperature, time and moisture, combined with the activation of endogenous enzymes.
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06
Thermomechanical treatment
The heart of the patent: a carefully balanced combination of temperature, pressure and shear force fully processes the seed and significantly improves its digestibility.
The heart of the patent
Stabilisation
Steps 7–9 · What has been processed is made shelf-stable without damaging it.
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07
Drying
A stream of hot air at a maximum of 60 °C — gentle and controlled. This keeps the omega-3 fatty acids stable.
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08
Cooling
Stabilisation with ambient air. This creates a shelf-stable product that reliably retains its active compounds.
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09
Packaging & final inspection
Only after a further quality check does the linseed go into its packaging. Traceable and declared.
Why processing makes the difference
A seed is only as valuable as its
availability.
The same seed, five ways of processing it — and five very different results in your dog.
- Whole seeds
The husk remains largely intact — most of the oils go unused and simply pass through the dog.
- Ground
Initial release of oil — but rapid oxidation, and the anti-nutritional factors remain active.
- Toasted
Antinutritional factors partially reduced — however, the accessibility of the oil remains limited.
- Expanded
Better breakdown — but inconsistent and without controlled release of active compounds.
- Cooking-extruded · tradidog
Complete processing with a controlled, slow release of omega-3 fatty acids — available along the entire digestive tract.
Schematic representation of the processing stages to illustrate the principle — the bars show the ranking, not measured laboratory values.
What's inside the seed
Three strengths, one grain.
If you only look at omega-3, you see just a third of the seed. It takes two more forces to make it what it can do for your dog.
Strength 01
Omega-3 (ALA)
Alpha-linolenic acid is the best-known component of linseed. It is incorporated into cell membranes and supports skin and coat, joint comfort and a balanced inflammatory status.
Works throughout the body
Strength 02
mucilage
On contact with water, the mucilage in the seed coat swells into a fine gel. It forms a film over the gastric and intestinal mucosa and protects it from irritation. This gel is also the reason why the active compounds are released slowly and in a protected way rather than all at once.
Protects and slows down
Power 03
fibre
Soluble fibre is food for the good gut bacteria. It regulates intestinal transit, promotes a balanced gut flora and, in doing so, strengthens the natural defences.
Nourishes and regulates
Omega-3 works inside the dog. Mucilage and fibre make sure it gets there in the first place.
Slow food in the gut
Not a quick burst — but
staying power.
Pure linseed oil is absorbed in a single surge. The processed whole seed releases its active compounds slowly and in protected form — slowed by the mucilage gel, along the entire digestive tract.
- 100 % pure linseed oil
- 80% Tradidog extruded linseed
- 60% extruded linseed · no enzyme treatment
- 30% ground linseed · no heat treatment
Schematic illustration of the principle: the curves show the order in which the oils are released.
Image 01 · Nature
Like the whole prey
In nature, dogs don't take in omega-3 as an isolated oil, but embedded in whole prey — fish, game, offal. Slowly, protected, fully metabolised.
Image 02 · The comparison
Seeds, not oil
Pure linseed oil oxidises quickly. Processed whole seed provides omega-3, protected by mucilage, fibre and antioxidants — the seed is more than its oil.
Image 03 · The principle
Slow food for the gut
The swollen mucilage gel releases the active compounds gradually. Instead of a spike in the blood, the cooking-extruded seed delivers them continuously: a sustained effect rather than a short-lived one.
In the dog
One component, six areas of action.
This is exactly what sets a fully processed natural product apart — it doesn't act in just one place, but in several at once.
Skin & Coat
Rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3) — supports healthy skin and a shiny, supple coat.
Digestion
Mucilage forms a protective layer over the intestinal mucosa, while soluble fibre regulates intestinal transit and promotes a balanced gut flora.
Immune system
Soluble fibre strengthens the body's natural defences and improves resistance to infections.
Joints
Supports the formation of synovial fluid — natural lubrication and better mobility.
Energy
High-quality plant-based source of energy — a sustainable alternative to less valuable sources of fat.
Cell protection
Antioxidant ingredients protect cells from oxidative stress.
Common objection
“Linseed doesn’t contain any EPA or DHA — is that really enough?”
A fair question, and one we are asked regularly. Linseed is rich in ALA. Dogs can convert some of this into EPA and DHA themselves. If you want to significantly increase these two fatty acids, you will need to turn to algae or fish oils — in most cases, however, this isn't necessary at all.
On top of that, extruded linseed provides not just omega-3 but a whole package of nutrients made up of fibre, proteins and bioactive plant compounds — to support digestion, skin, coat and general wellbeing. Pure oil can't do that.
How we make quality visible
We don't just talk about quality — we measure it.
Four key figures by which our processing method can be measured.
Process
Scientific trials* on the patented processing method.
Batch
Near-infrared analysis of every batch — omega-3, protein, fat content.
Drying
Maximum temperature in the hot-air stream — gentle and controlled.
Storage
Batches are stored separately according to their composition.
Comparison
The difference is not one of degree —
it is fundamental.
We respect every manufacturer that strives to make healthy dog food. Even so, we want to be honest with you so that you can make a well-informed decision.
| tradidog | Other brands | |
|---|---|---|
| Form of linseed | Cooking-extruded using a patented process | Often raw or simply ground |
| Antinutritional factors | Eliminated through heat and enzyme treatment | May still be present and can put a strain on digestion |
| Bioavailability | Maximum absorption of omega-3 fatty acids | Low to moderate — many nutrients are excreted |
| Release of the oils | Slowly and continuously along the digestive tract | In bursts or irregular |
| Quality control | NIR analysis of every batch for consistent values | Rarely analysed batch by batch |
| Scientific evidence | Over 400 studies*, patented process | Rarely documented |
Our Promise
Raw on its own isn't enough.
In linseed, nature has created one of the most valuable
plant-based sources of omega-3 for dogs.
Our task is to unlock this potential gently
but rigorously.
Honesty
We tell you what's inside — and how it was processed.
Effectiveness
High bioavailability, so every serving counts.
Science
More than 400 studies* support the method.
Responsibility
Plant-based, sustainable, controlled — from field to bowl.
* The number of trials, the UN recognition of the methane reduction method and the 80 °C figure are taken from the background document and will be verified against the primary sources before going live.
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