News — Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are the tiny black seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant. A member of the mint family, the plant originates from Central and South America. As an ingredient, the seeds are incredibly versatile. Of particular note is their ability to absorb liquid and form a gel, this means they can be used to thicken sauces, used as an egg replacement and make a sugar-free jam.   Nutritional profile of chia seeds A handful of chia seeds (25g) contains approximately: 122 kcal/508KJ 4.1g protein 2g carbohydrates 8.6g fibre 7g fat 158mg calcium 84mg magnesium 93mg iron 15mg zinc 68mg manganese What...