Chia seeds come from a plant in the mint family native to Mexico, and were an important food source for the ancient Aztec and Mayan populations. Today, chia is widely considered a superfood and has gained popularity throughout the world.
Chia is recognized as an ancient grain. Over thousands of years, it has undergone minimal changes through selective breeding, and so is still essentially the same grain that was consumed by our ancestors.
Farinart selects chia seeds only from the most qualified sources, harvested with care to guarantee exceptional purity and optimal nutritional benefits. We source principally from South America.
Our chia seeds are offered in light and dark varieties, either whole or milled as flour. Our chia is available as conventional or organic.
Chia is a perfect complement to gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan recipes. It works well as a binding agent and can be used to replace eggs. Milled into flour, chia is a good choice for cakes, brownies and other less-textured pastries. Chia does tend, however, to create a darker, richer product, so we recommend not exceeding a substitution ratio of 10%.
Chia is widely recognized as a nutritional powerhouse, which explains its superfood status. The seeds are packed with complex carbohydrates, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and complete proteins. The soluble and insoluble fibers present in chia are responsible for the slightly gelatinous texture the seeds take on when moist.
