Chia seeds - Spanish sage 1kg INTENSON

DESCRIPTION

- a great source of polyunsaturated acids
- high fiber content - 26 g per 100 g product
- high protein content
- contain vitamin E, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, copper and manganese
- easy to prepare and very filling
- the product is lightweight and perfect for on the go

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L), also known as Spanish sage, are a plant cultivated by the Aztecs since pre-Columbian times. Today, seeds are widely used in the preparation of nutritious drinks and foods. Jesuit chroniclers describe chia as the third most important crop of the Aztecs, after beans and corn. It is cultivated in the regions of Mexico and Guatemala. The fruit that produces the sage in the cleft contains seeds. They come in three different colors: gray, white, and black.

Spanish sage seeds are called chia seeds. Sage was a staple ingredient in the Aztec diet. Today, it's very popular among travelers because it's a light yet highly nutritious product. It's increasingly being used as an ingredient in healthy desserts, porridge, fruit, cakes, and as a bread additive.
Chia seeds contain up to 35% fat, primarily polyunsaturated fats. The fatty acids they contain are alpha-linolenic, palmitic, linoleic, and oleic acids. Thanks to these, they have a positive effect on memory and concentration. Another 25% of the composition is made up of proteins. They are non-gluten proteins, so these seeds can be eaten by people who have had to exclude gluten from their diet. They contain amino acids such as arginine, glutamic acid, and aspartic acid. For this reason, they can positively influence the improvement of immunity. They also contain a high fiber content of approximately 26 grams per 100 grams of product, which accelerates metabolism. They also contain tocopherols, or vitamin E, which has antioxidant properties, fighting free radicals in our body and thus boosting our immunity. Minerals include potassium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, and manganese. Thanks to all these minerals, chia is a great addition to our diet, which affects the supplementation of calcium in the bones, improves the quality of sleep and concentration and has a positive effect on the work of our muscles.
Spanish sage seeds can be eaten raw or infused with water, cow's milk, or plant-based milk. After being infused with liquid, they begin to swell and, after a few hours of rest, form a characteristic pudding. This meal provides a quick, long-lasting feeling of satiety. However, it's worth controlling the amount consumed during the day, primarily due to the high fiber content, as excessive intake reduces mineral absorption and can even lead to excessive bowel movements.

INTERESTS
Chia in Nahuatl means “oily”.
Per 100 grams, it contains more calcium (up to 631 mg) than milk and more omega-3 fatty acids than Atlantic salmon. It also represents an ideal alternative for vegetarians and vegans to supplement their diet with protein.
PREPARATION of the pudding: Add about 8 tablespoons of water to one tablespoon of chia seeds. Mix the seeds with water (or another liquid) several times during the first 30 minutes to loosen them. Then let them rest for at least an hour, after which the seeds will disperse evenly in the liquid and form their characteristic pudding.

INGREDIENTS

100% chia seeds.

APPLICATION
As an addition to salads, porridge, muesli, boiled cereals, potatoes, and as a vegetable topping. Ground chia seeds can be combined with flour for baking cakes, pancakes, puddings, soups, thickening soups, and baking bread. According to a regulation of the European Parliament in January 2013, the use of chia seeds as a food ingredient has been expanded. The daily consumption of seeds should not exceed 15 g. Chia seeds may be used in baked goods up to 10%.

ALLERGY INFORMATION
They contain traces of sodium.

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Bolivia, Mexico, Argentina, Peru.

STORAGE
The product should be stored in its tightly closed original packaging. Keep away from foreign odors and sunlight.