Chia Seeds

Chia Seeds

Meet our Chia Seeds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These small seeds contain vitamins, fibres, and minerals essential for cardiovascular, digestive and intestinal functioning. Make delicious recipes with chia seeds and share your experience!

Ingredients: 100% Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica).

Flavour: Neutral

Nutrition declaration (per 100g):

Energy: 1863.13kJ/ 445 kcal

Fat: 31.1 gr

of which saturates: 3.8 gr

Carbohydrates: 4.5 gr

of which sugars: <1 gr

Fibre: 31.4 gr

Protein: 21.2 gr

Salt: <1 gr

*May contain traces of nuts, peanuts, sesame, gluten, and sulphites. S.A.

Curiosities:

Chia – Scientifically named “Salvia hispanica”, chia is a plant that produces versatile seeds with high nutritional potential. This superfood is one of the healthy foods much consumed. Chia is a plant associated with “strength”, used in human and animal nutrition. According to nutrition experts, chia seeds have a calcium content five times higher than that found in milk and have 27 times higher water absorption capacity. In addition, they are richer in fibre than linseed and oat seeds. As a vegetable source, chia seeds are better for people who are intolerant to dairy products, vegetarians, and vegans. They may also be recommended for people with anaemia.

Chia seeds were discovered by the Mayan civilization and belong to the same family as mint, the Lamiaceae. In the 16th century, they were used as daily nutrition for the Guatemalan guerrillas due to their influence on the body's resistance to the consequences of the conflicts. Due to its influence on digestive and intestinal well-being, it is recommended to consume chia seeds dissolved in water, yoghurt, or pudding. Nowadays, chia seeds are known for their favourable nutritional potential for the maintenance of muscle mass and bones. In addition to the specific use of the seeds, it is usual to consume the sprouted sprouts in salads, soups, and sandwiches.

When dissolved in liquid ingredients, chia seeds take on a gelatinous form that helps increase the mixture's volume. The current production of chia for commercial purposes is centred in South American countries such as Mexico, Argentina, and Colombia.

Therapeutic indications: anxiety, digestion, gas, constipation, diarrhoea, diabetes, satiety, immunity, heartburn, overweight, and weight control.

Recommended quantity: 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds per day.

Store in a dry (max. 20º) and cool place (max. 60% humidity).

Suggestions: jam, fruit pudding, smoothies, juices, sweets, savoury, and sauces.

Warnings: The consumption of chia seeds in a dry state is not recommended due to their influence on gastric and intestinal imbalance. Remember that the consumption of chia seeds in their natural state is healthier than chia oil and chia flour.