Description

Product Information:

Name: Black Chia Seeds
Scientific name: Salvia hispanica
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Paraguay
Expiration Date: Provided on the bag

Description:

Chia seeds are small black seeds from the plant Salvia hispanica, which comes from Central and South America. Grated or whole, chia seeds are used in Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico and Guatemala for nutritious drinks and food. Usually, chia seeds are small, oval, about 1 mm in diameter. They are dotted in brown, gray, black and white. The seeds are hydrophilic, absorbing when soaked 9 up to 12 times their weight in liquid. When soaked, the seeds develop a sticky coating, which gives the chia-based drinks a discreet gel texture. Chia seeds are rich in protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium are also a very good source of magnesium, iron and potassium. Chia seeds can be eaten raw, roasted, ground or mixed with water. It is also an ideal product for the enrichment of various food products such as cookies, yogurt, sauces, etc. Chia jelly can be mixed with lemon and a sweetener to make “chia fresca”, a popular drink in Mexico.

Chia seeds have significant benefits for the body and the brain. They can help lower blood sugar levels and they can reduce chronic inflammation. Their essential fatty acids increase HDL (good cholesterol) levels, while lowering LDL (bad cholesterol) and triglycerides which helps with heart health. Chia seeds are also a very good food for diabetes and have been linked to good brain and nervous system health. Finally, their high fiber content can help with constipation and cleanse the digestive tract.

Nutritional value 100gr:

• Energy 486 kcal
• Fat 30.74 g
• Carbohydrate 42.74 g Fiber 34.4 g
• Protein 16.54 g
• Calcium 631 mg
• Iron 7.72 mg
• Magnesium 334 mg
• Phosphorus 860 mg
• Potassium 407 mg

Store: In a dark and cool place