Characteristics
The chia plant (Salvia hispanica) is native to Latin America and was cultivated by the Aztecs in the pre-Columbian times for its seeds as an energy source and valued for its nutritional properties. It is high in dietary fibre, protein, calcium, magnezium and other vitamins and minerals. Due to their satiating properties, chia seeds increase, in a natural way, the volume of food without adding unnecessary calories. They are highly water-receptive (can gradually supply water to
the body over a period of time) and are sometimes called „runners food“, suitable for long-lasting
physical exercise.
COMPOSITION
100 % chia seed black in organic quality
Nutritional values
| in 100 g | |
| Energy | 1930 kJ/470 kcal |
| Fat | 35 g |
| - of which saturates | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.8 g |
| - of which sugars | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 44 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Application
Maximum 15 g per day. The chia seeds may be added to other foods as a topping or to bread and muffin recipes, put into smoothies, breakfast cereals, salads, yogurts, or consumed raw. The chia seeds can be ground to a soft powder or soaked in water, making a gelatine-like substance, and used as a binding or thickening agent.
Others
Storage: Store in a closed packaging in a dry place.
Country of origine: Peru
Weight: 100 and 250 g
