Chia Seeds

Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica) have established a prominent position in international agricultural trade as a premier functional superfood, heavily utilized in healthy eating trends and commercial food manufacturing. Aba Impex supplies world-class chia seeds sourced from optimal equatorial growing regions characterized by well-drained volcanic soils and precise rainfall distributions. Harvested at full seed maturity, our chia lots go through rigorous multi-pass mechanical cleaning, destoning, and specialized color-sorting systems to eliminate weed seeds, plant stalks, and fine dust. Our processing facilities strictly maintain low moisture processing thresholds to prevent premature gelatinization or mold formation during maritime shipping. This meticulous control guarantees that our chia seeds display exceptional mucilaginous properties upon hydration, expanding seamlessly to form a stable gel matrix. This ensures our global distribution partners receive clean, stable, and highly functional seeds that pass rigid phytosanitary inspections.

Types

    • Premium Black Chia Seeds (Deep, uniform dark coloration)
    • Premium White Chia Seeds (Prized for color-sensitive food formulations)
    • Organic Certified Chia Seeds (100% chemical-free agricultural lines)

Specification

Parameter

Standard Specification

Origin

Peru / Argentina / India

Moisture Content

7.0% – 8.5% maximum

Purity Profile

99.9% minimum clean seeds (Three-stage optical sorting)

Immature / Dead Seeds

< 0.5% maximum

Hydrophilic Properties

High; expands up to 10–12 times dry volume in liquids

Microbial Quality

E. coli & Salmonella Negative (Fully certified safe)

Packaging Layout

25 kg Triple-wall Craft Paper Bags with internal PE barrier liners

Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g)

Nutrient

Value per 100g

Calories

486 kcal

Total Fat

30.7 g

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

17.8 g (Stunning Alpha-Linolenic Acid density)

Sodium

16 mg

Total Carbohydrates

42.1 g

Dietary Fiber

34.4 g (Incredible digestive support profile)

Protein

16.5 g

Calcium

631 mg

Benefits And Uses

    • Health Benefits: An exceptional plant source of polyunsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids and dietary fibers that help optimize lipid profiles, support cardiovascular functions, and promote excellent digestive regularity.
    • Commercial & Culinary Uses: Extensively utilized by industrial manufacturers for functional smoothies, health yogurts, fruit juices, and egg-replacement baking formulas. Widely distributed for direct retail packaging as a popular salad, pudding, and cereal topper.