company tower banner
Andean Grain Products Company Logo

Andean Grain Products Conventional Black Chia Seeds

Ingredient Name: Chia Seeds

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified, EU Compliant, FSSC 22000, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 22000

Features: Antioxidant Properties, Fiber Enrichment, High Protein Content, High Purity, Rich in Minerals, Rich in Vitamins

Particle Size: 1500.0 - 2000.0 microns

Technical Data Sheet
  • TypeDocument Name
View All Documents

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Chia Seeds
Technologies
Plant Part

Seeds

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Uses

Chia seeds can be added raw to juices and yogurts, and incorporated into bakery products and snacks.

Properties

Appearance
Oval seeds, homogeneous in size
Odor
Faint/sweet, no foreign odours
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Size1.5 - 2.0mm-
Humiditymax. 9%-
Puritymin. 99.9%-
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yeast and Mould Countmax. 10⁴CFU/g-
SalmonellaAbsentin 25g-
Escherichia colimax. 10cfu/g
Total Plate Countmax. 2 x 10⁵CFU/g-
Aflatoxins B1max. 2ppb-
Aflatoxins (Total)max. 4ppb-
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories1901.52kJ/100g-
Total Fat33.8g/100g-
Saturated fat3g/100g-
Polyunsaturated fat28.6g/100g-
Monounsaturated fat2.3g/100g-
Cholesterol0g/100g-
Total Carbohydrate0.7g/100g-
Sugars0.7g/100g-
Protein Content20.2g/100g-
Fiber Content34.1g/100g-
Sodium Content0.002g/100g-
Potassium Content0.643g/100g-
Calcium Content0.735g/100g-
Iron Content0.0072g/100g-
Phosphorous Content0.77g/100g-
Magnesium Content0.307g/100g-
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Lead Contentmax. 0.2mg/kg-
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg-
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg-

Regulatory & Compliance

Allergen Status

Product is Gluten-Free.

GMO Status

This product has not been derived from and does not contain components of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) origin.

Residues & Contaminants

PESTICIDE RESIDUES - According to BNN orientation value. For the evaluation of the single analytical result, the expanded measurement uncertainty of 50% is applied. For the evaluation of the number of multi-residue results (in one sample), the expanded measurement uncertainty of 50% is not applied.
CONTAMINANTS & CHEMICAL RESIDUES - According to the EC-Regulation establishment of maximum residue limits for specific contaminants in foodstuffs in its current version.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

25 kg polypropylene or 3-layer paper bags. Clearly marked to identify contents, net weight, best before end date, lot number.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Recommended Storage

Protect from extreme moisture, temperature, sunlight, as well as from exposure to pests. Store to allow free flow of air around the product.

Temperature : 20°C maximum (70°F)
Relative Humidity : Maximum of 60%
Shelf Life : 24 months from production in adequate storage conditions and unopened original packaging