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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Ingredients
- Chia Seeds
- Technologies
- SKU
chia-12oz
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
- Richest source of omega 3 fatty acids
- Contains natural antioxidants
- Natural dietary supplement
- Helps control blood sugar levels
- Easily digested and absorbed
- Whole grain, Non-GMO, NO pesticides, saturated fat & gluten free
- FDA GRAS rated Ingredients (Generally Recognized as Safe)
- Contains NO Genetically Modified Organisms and/or Ingredients.
- Vegan friendly
In pre-Colombian times chia was one of the four basic foods of Central American civilizations along with corn and beans. Tenochtitlan, the Capital of the Aztec Empire, received between 5,000 and 15,000 tons of chia as an annual tribute from conquered nations. Chia seed was not just a food but was also used for medical purposes and as an offering to the Aztec gods. The use of chia in pagan religious ceremonies caused the Spanish conquistadors to try and eliminate it and replace it by species brought from the old world. The conquistadors came close to being successful in their crusade against New World practices such as growing chia and practicing various customs, as many disappeared. Corn and beans were an exception. They survived the conquistador's efforts and became two of the world's most important crops. However, because of its religious use and maybe because chia was unable to adapt to production under European climatic conditions, it was pushed into obscurity for five hundred years. It is finally reemerging as the superfood it truly is!
*This product suppresses the appetite making it easier to lose excess weight. Decreasing body fat can increase energy levels, promote healthy digestion as well as reduce the risk of heart imbalance.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Food & Nutrition Applications
- Uses
Suggested Use: Take once or twice daily. Simply sprinkle on yogurt, cereals, salads, rice, smoothies or sandwiches, bake into bread, muffins or pancakes, or stir into water or juice.
Scientific evidence strongly supports the use of Chia as being the most efficient source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, which can be used to enrich food sources.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Technical details
1- GROWING CHIA SEED (AGRICULTURAL PROCESSES): EUREPGAP STANDARDS.
- A minimum detrimental environmental impact of farming operations,
- The reduction of chemical interventions
- A responsible approach to workers’ health and safety.
- Traceability, which means that an early warning system is in place ensuring detection and appropriate action when the crop does not reach minimum high quality standards. Every lot is identified and followed up from the source (growing stage) to the end of production (final product ready for consumption).
2- CLEANING AND SELECTION PROCESS (MANUFACTURING PROCESS) AND WAREHOUSING.
- HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points: This Control System is a systematic and preventive approach to food safety (rather than finished product inspection) that allows identification of food safety hazards in order to control “key” actions in the process, reducing or eliminating risk.
- GMP Good Manufacturing Practice: This certification ensures controlled management of the manufacturing processes and quality control testing. Traceability and, if necessary, recall of damaged products are also enabled by this control.
3- ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management Systems:
- Orients corporate activities towards achievement of customer satisfaction through consistent products and services, which meet or exceed customer expectations. Key business processes are covered by a set of procedures that are constantly evaluated. Through records and appropriate corrective and preventive actions, the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System ensures effectiveness and continuous improvement.
Certification of Standards:
RvA (Raad voor Accreditatie, from Netherlands- ANAB (ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, from the US)
- IAF (International Accreditation Forum)
IMPORTANT TO CONSIDER:
- Third party certified auditors ensure objectivity at every stage of the certification process (It being either EuropGAP, or HACCP, or GMP, or ISO 9001).
- EurepGAP - recently changed to “GLOBALGAP”, HACCP, GMP and ISO 9001 are global standards also accepted and known as such in the US market place.
- These certifications are granted by international accreditation bodies such as the RvA (Raad voor Accreditatie, from Netherlands, in the case of the ISO 9001 ). Both RvA and ANAB (ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board, from the US) are members of the IAF (International Accreditation Forum). Therefore, RvA and ANAB mutually recognize their accreditations.
Chia Facts
Research done in diabetic subjects has shown that is a low glycemic index food. This means that eating Chia with other food decreases the blood sugar spike an hour after a meal. As such, the subsequent sugar drop an hour later is less intense, and this is known to lead to decreased feelings of hunger.
Further research in diabetic subjects shows that about 40 grams of Chiaper day results in significantly decreased systolic blood pressure. C-reactive protein (CRP), a blood protein that is a measure of chronic inflammation, was also reduced significantly.
High blood pressure is a known risk factor for cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. Chronic inflammation has emerged as a cardiovascular risk factor that is more predictive than obesity, smoking, high blood pressure, and even high saturated fat. Statins, drugs that lower saturated fat, also decrease heart attack and stroke. Emerging evidence shows that statins also reduce chronic inflammation, as measured by CRP. At present it is not possible to determine if the reduction in cardiovascular risk is due to saturated fat reduction, CRP reduction, or both. Other studies showing that tea drinking reduces both CRP and cardiovascular risk, suggests that CRP reduction may be at least part of why statins lower heart attack and stroke.
Chiaalso has a thinning effect on the blood that is likely to be protective against stroke and heart attack. This research was published in the November 2007 issue of Diabetes Care.
Scientific Evidence for Chia Seeds
Scientific evidence strongly supports the use of chia as being the most efficient source of omega-3 fatty acids which can be used to enrich foods. Adding chia seeds or meal directly to the final product, or including it in animal diets has not shown any of the problems other omega-3 sources such as flaxseed or marine products have shown such as fishy flavor, animal weight loss, digestive problems, diarrhea, allergies, etc.
- Nutritional facts
Serving Size Servings Per Container Daily Value Calories Calories from Fat Total Fat Saturated Fat 1.7 % Trans Fat Omega-3(a-linolenic) Omega-6 saturated fat Total Carbohydrates 1.8 % Sugars Dietary Fiber 14 % Protein 3.7 % Sodium Gluten 12.5 g (2 1/2 Level Tablespoons) 27 67 37 4.0g 0.35g 0g 2500mg 750mg 0 5 0 3.5g 2g 0
Safety & Health
- Safety
This seal guarantees that the Chia seed is grown under the highest safety and purity standards, in harmony with the environment, ensuring a safe, high quality nutritional product for you and your family is an ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Company, that carefully selects its seed under GAP, HACCP. GMP quality Standards.
Packaging & Availability
- Weight
14.00 Ounces