the mild, nutty flavor of chia seeds makes them easy to add to foods and beverages. They are most often sprinkled on cereal, sauces, vegetables, rice dishes, or yogurt or mixed into drinks and baked goods. They can also be mixed with water and made into a gel


Functional foods are touted to offer benefits beyond their nutritional value, such as lowering cholesterol or improving gut health. Not only listed as such, chia seeds are also used as a functional ingredient, added to less nutritious items to improve their appeal to health-conscious consumers.


Rich in
    Polyunsaturated fat, as omega-3 fatty acids
    Fiber
    Protein
    Calcium
    Phosphorus
    Zinc


Moisture                    <13%
Total Ash                     <6%
Sizes                  1.5 - 2.0mm round
Glass/metal/plastic      Absent
Damaged                        <0.3%
off colour                 <0.1%
Infestation              None