Unlike other grain crops such as rice, oats, wheat and corn, chia seeds are relatively low in carbohydrates – only around 7% of their dry weight. They are however, high in fibre, protein, and the minerals iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
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The chia plant originates from South and Central America, where it was first cultivated for human use over 4,000 years ago by the Aztecs, Mayans and other native American tribes who relied on the seed as a staple food crop. Chia seeds were eaten whole, ground into flour, pressed to release a rich, nutritious oil and used in traditional medicines.
The seed lineages grown on our farms have been developed over 500 years by native Nahua villagers who have been domesticating the wild chia plant for generations, using selective breeding to improve the natural resistance of the plants to pests.
Our subtle tasting chia seeds add texture and volume without affecting flavour. Chia gel can be substituted for fat to make a healthier alternative to your favourite recipes.
Try using it in baking at up to 10% content to transform a humble loaf of bread into an omega rich superfood.