Woodland Foods 527186 Organic Black Chia Seed, 10 Pound Box

Organic Black Chia Seeds (the seeds of the Salvia hispanica plant) have been cultivated as a food source for thousands of years in Meso- and South America, at least since the time of the Mayan and Aztec empires. In fact, the word 'chia' is a corruption of the Mayan word for 'strength' and gives a good indication of the reason it was so highly valued.

Chia seeds have a well-known ability to form a gel when soaked in water or other liquid. The outer shell of chia seeds is covered in microscopic hair-like fibers. These fibers attract and trap water, forming a loose gel with up to nine times the original volume of the chia seeds.

Their unique ability to become gelatinous when soaked in liquid aids digestion and slows the absorption of nutrients while also creating a new way to create texture in recipes. Chia seed is one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids and are naturally gluten-free, high in calcium and loaded with fiber. 

Organic Black Chia Seeds are small, oval-shaped, edible seeds boasting an impressive nutritional profile. Chia seeds are one of the best plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids and are naturally gluten-free, high in calcium and loaded with fiber. Mild in flavor, chia seeds can range from crunchy to nutty to gelatinous depending on preparation.

Mild, neutral taste

Naturally gluten free

Certified organic to the specifications of the USDA National Organic Program