Chia Seed is the seed of the mint plant Salvia Hispanica L, which is cultivated in southern Mexico and Bolivia and other countries in South America; Chia seeds are rich in essential fatty acids alpha-linolenic acid, a variety of antioxidant active ingredients (chlorogenic acid, caffeine, bayone, quinone, xanol, etc.), which is the source of natural omega-3 fatty acids and rich in dietary fiber (about 31%), the protein content is 15-23%, and its protein is gluten-free, so it is a very good source of protein for people with gluten allergies. Chia seeds contain 8 essential amino acids needed by the human body, and the combination of amino acids is close to the ideal model of FAO/WHO, which has good nutritional value.

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) survey statistics, the recommended daily amount of dietary fibre is 20-35g/day. Every 100g of chia seeds contains 30-40g of dietary fibre, which can reach the daily dietary recommendation for adults.

In 2009, chia seeds were considered as a new food raw material by EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), and had been scientifically proven that would not cause any allergies, anti-nutrition or side effects.

In 2014, according to the relevant provisions of the“Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China ”and the“Management Measures for Safety Review of New Food Raw Materials”, chia seeds were approved as new food raw materials.

Now, chia seeds have become an Internet celebrity product, and foods with chia seeds are loved by consumers.

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