Organic Black Chia Seed
Organic Black Chia Seeds are small, oval-shaped, edible seeds boasting an impressive nutritional profile. Chia seeds are one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids and are naturally gluten-free, high in calcium and loaded with fiber. Mild in flavor, chia seeds can range from crunchy to nutty to gelatinous depending on preparation.
Suggested uses
Basic prep
Use raw or mix with water or juice to form a gel
Storage & handling
Store in dry, cool place.
Ingredients
Organic Chia Seeds.
Organic Black Chia Seeds (the seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant) have been cultivated as a food source for thousands of years in Meso- and South America, at least since the time of the Mayan and Aztec empires. In fact, the word "chia" is a corruption of the Mayan word for "strength" and gives a good indication of the reason it was so highly valued.
Chia seeds have a well-known ability to form a gel when soaked in water or other liquid. The outer shell of chia seeds is covered in microscopic hair-like fibers. These fibers attract and trap water, forming a loose gel with up to nine times the original volume of the chia seeds.
Their unique ability to become gelatinous when soaked in liquid aids digestion and slows the absorption of nutrients while also creating a new way to create texture in recipes. Chia seed is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids and are naturally gluten-free, high in calcium and loaded with fiber.
Classic recipe
Chia Seed Pudding
This popular, healthy alternative to traditional pudding is both easy and delicious, and incorporates our nutritious White Chia Seeds. Try topping your pudding with fresh or dried fruit, toasted shaved coconut, nuts or seeds for added texture and flavor.
