Organic Chia Seeds

How should ORGANIC Chia seeds be eaten?

Incorporate 1 to 3 teaspoon(s) of Chia seeds (whole or ground) per day (maximum 15 g) into your culinary preparations: breads, biscuits, yoghurts, mueslis, etc.

Some ideas for incorporating Chia seeds into your diet:

• Make chia puddings, chia creams, energy bowls and breakfast bowls, topped as you wish with dried or fresh fruit, almonds, granola-style toasted cereals, fruit coulis or compote... To do this, soak 1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds in a liquid such as milk or a plant-based drink to obtain a sort of mucilaginous gel.

• To obtain chia puddings or chia creams with a smoother texture, you can grind the chia seeds with a spice grinder. Because chia seeds are rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, they are more sensitive to oxidation once ground, so prepare small quantities and keep them in an airtight jar in the fridge.

• Make seed crackers.

• Replace the eggs in your cooked dishes with chia seeds soaked in a liquid (water, milk, plant milk): to replace 1 egg, mix 2 teaspoons of seeds with 3 tablespoons of warm water, then leave to stand for 15 to 20 minutes before use. Handy for vegans!

Why eat Chia seeds?

• Chia seeds have a particularly interesting nutritional composition. They contain polyunsaturated fatty acids, in particular essential omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc., making them highly nutritious.

• Naturally rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, with an excellent omega-3/omega-6 ratio, Chia seeds are renowned for their health benefits.

• Their high fibre content makes them an excellent ally for the digestive system and intestinal transit.

• Chia seeds are an interesting snack because they are very satiating: in fact, a high quantity of fibre in the daily diet helps to improve satiety after a meal.

• They are also a good source of protein, contributing to the necessary daily intake, which is particularly useful if you are on a vegetarian or vegan diet.

• Chia seeds contain numerous minerals such as magnesium, iron and phosphorus, but above all calcium: they contain more calcium than milk!

• Chia seeds are also a good source of vitamins, in particular vitamins C, E, B1 and B3, with recognised benefits.

• Chia seeds are also an interesting source of phenolic compounds with antioxidant properties.

Chia seeds are also great for healthy cooking with original textures:

• Chia seeds are easy to incorporate into your meals, desserts or snacks, and can be eaten raw, whole or ground, or soaked in a liquid. They can also be cooked in preparations such as breads, biscuits and crackers.

• When they come into contact with water (or milk, plant-based drinks, fruit juice, etc.), Chia seeds form a mucilaginous gel that can be used to create jelly-like textures, such as chia puddings, or to add a binding agent to recipes, such as seed crackers.

• This mucilaginous gel can also replace eggs in vegan recipes with cooking, by providing a binding effect.

Botanical name

Salvia Hispanica, L.

Botanical family

Lamiaceae

Country of origin

Uganda, Peru or Paraguay

Function

Superfood

Features

Black, grey or mottled seeds

Capacity

380 g

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Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Close the sachet tightly after opening.

Precautions

• Do not exceed 15 g of Chia seeds per day (approximately 1.5 to 2 tablespoons).

• Keep out of reach of children.

"Knez Hrnčič, M., Ivanovski, M., Cör, D. & Knez, Ž. Chia Seeds (Salvia Hispanica L.): An Overview-Phytochemical Profile, Isolation Methods, and Application. Molecules 25, 11 (2019).

https://ciqual.anses.fr/#/aliments/15047/chia-graine-sechee"