Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to Central America.
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Chia is an edible seed that comes from the desert plant Salvia hispanica. This concentrated food contains healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fibre, antioxidants, and calcium. When eaten dry, chia seeds taste a bit like poppy seed; dense, small and crunchy. Soaked chia absorbs liquid and becomes plump, sweet and soft like tapioca pearls.
Botanical Name | Salvia hispanica |
Organic Status | Conventional |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
Plant Part | Seed |
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