Chia Seed

Nuts And SeedsSeedNuttyMildEarthyNeutralSeedy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 486
Protein (g): 16.5
Fat (g): 30.7
Carbs (g): 42.1
Fiber (g): 34.4
Sodium (mg): 16

Mildly nutty seeds rich in fat and fiber that absorb liquid to form a gel. Their neutral taste blends easily into sweet or savory preparations.

Storage

Room temp: up to 365 days
Refrigerated: up to 540 days
Frozen: up to 720 days

Chia seed is a tiny, oval, mottled gray-black seed from the Salvia hispanica plant. It tastes mildly nutty and becomes slick and gel-like when hydrated, making it useful for puddings, overnight oats, quick jams, and thickening smoothies; it is sold whole or ground.\n\nDomesticated in Mesoamerica and prized in pre-Columbian cuisines, chia was traditionally grown in central and southern Mexico and Guatemala; modern production also spans Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, and Australia, with global distribution since the early 2000s.