Chia Seeds
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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
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- 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
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Parameter |
Standard Specification |
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Origin |
Peru / Argentina / India |
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Moisture Content |
7.0% – 8.5% maximum |
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Purity Profile |
99.9% minimum clean seeds (Three-stage optical sorting) |
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Immature / Dead Seeds |
< 0.5% maximum |
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Hydrophilic Properties |
High; expands up to 10–12 times dry volume in liquids |
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Microbial Quality |
E. coli & Salmonella Negative (Fully certified safe) |
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Packaging Layout |
25 kg Triple-wall Craft Paper Bags with internal PE barrier liners |
Nutrition Facts (Serving Size: 100g)
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Nutrient |
Value per 100g |
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Calories |
486 kcal |
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Total Fat |
30.7 g |
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
17.8 g (Stunning Alpha-Linolenic Acid density) |
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Sodium |
16 mg |
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Total Carbohydrates |
42.1 g |
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Dietary Fiber |
34.4 g (Incredible digestive support profile) |
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Protein |
16.5 g |
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Calcium |
631 mg |
Benefits And Uses
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- 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.
