Chia Seeds
The initial origin of this plant is from Southern Mexico and Guatemala in 2600 BC. Chia seeds are a “superfood” and are interesting in several aspects.
As an interesting characteristic it can be noted that Chia is an oleaginous plant since it contains more than 30% natural vegetable oil.
Main advantages of Chia are:
– It is the richest natural product containing Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants.
– Chia seeds do not contain cholesterol. It is different from fish products, which are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, but all of which also contain large amounts of cholesterol
– It does not need stabilisers, does not require the addition or the use of artificial antioxidants such as vitamin E
– There are no toxic or anti-nutritional factors
– Low in saturated fatty acids
– Sustainable and environmentally friendly product
– It can be stored for years without deterioration in taste, nutritional value orflavour
– Ideal as an addition to many different products, such as: baby food, infant formula, yogurt, baked goods, sauces and more.
There are 3 comments
Mpora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi …
Aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur? Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem eum fugiat quo voluptas nulla pariatur
Rerum facilis est et expedita distinctio. Nam libero tempore, cum soluta nobis est eligendi optio cumque nihil impedit quo minus id quod maxime placeat facere possimus, omnis voluptas assumenda est, omnis dolor repellendus.