Flaxseed (Linum Usitassimum) is a unique functional food having exceptional mix of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, omega 3 alpha linolenic acid, omega 6 linolenic acid (LA), which promotes health benefits. The research work was carried out for development and sensory evaluation for acceptability of flaxseed in granola bar. Flaxseed was incorporated to the amount 20, 30 percent in standardized recipes and sensory evaluation was done with the help of 9 point hedonic scale in reference to appearance, taste, texture and flavor by pre trained panel of judges. Flaxseed incorporation enhanced the flavor and taste of standardized recipes. Granola bars fortified at both the levels 20% and 30% were acceptable. The mean score was 8-9 depicting great liking for the recipe. Products prepared with flaxseed not only taste great but also provide enormous health benefits as flaxseed has been shown to help reduce the risk of heart diseases, protect against cancer symptoms, reduce cholesterol and even ease the effects of type 2 diabetes. Due to enormous health benefits along with good taste recipes incorporated with flaxseeds are recommended to promote good health.
