Chia seeds have a high nutritional content. It does not need to be grinded for consumption and can be added to shakes, sprinkled on salads, soups, cereals, oats, or yogurt, and mixed in literally any recipe. Chia from UNITEX S.A. It is processed in-factory, thus guaranteeing the highest standard of quality and purity!
CHIA – Salvia Hispanica
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES..
Humidity |
≤ 8% |
Purity |
≥ 99.95% |
Ashes |
≤ 6% |
Cadmium |
≤ 0.01 mg/kg |
Lead |
≤ 0.05 mg/kg |
CE non-toxic, non-toxic |
0% |
Odor / Flavor |
Característico |
Appearance |
Negra o Blanca (dependiendo de la variedad) ligeramente grisáceo |
Split grains |
≤ 0.1% |
Insect / insect damage: |
Libre de infestación de insectos |
Nutritional value per 100 grams.
Energy |
490 kcal |
Protein |
17-22g |
Total carbohydrates |
37-44 g |
Dietary fiber |
32-37 g |
Soluble fiber |
4-6 g Insoluble |
Fiber |
29-31 g |
Cholesterol |
0.0 g |
Total Fat |
26-34 g |
Omega 6 fatty acids |
4-8 g |
Omega-3 fatty acids |
17-21 |
Composition of Fatty Acids
Saturated fatty acids |
11.0-13.0 % |
Monounsaturated fatty acids |
7.0-10.0 % |
Polyunsaturated fatty acids |
77.0-78.5 % |
Trans fatty acids (total fat) |
0,2-0,5% |
Others |
0.1 % |
Omega-3 fatty acids |
58.0-63.0 % |
Omega 6 Fatty Acids |
17.0-21.0 % |
Shelf life: 24 months after production in original unopened containers.