Chia seed is the seed of the mint plant Salvia splendens, which originated in South Mexico, Guatemala and other North American regions, among which the best quality is called Tiger-striped Chia seed.

Kiya seeds are small, generally1.87 0.1mm in length,1.210.08 mm in width, 0.88±0.04mm in thickness, oval in shape, smooth in surface, with marbles on the surface. Light-colored seeds are slightly fuller than black seeds in weight, width and thickness.

Chiaya seed application

1, used in food

Chia seeds have been widely used in different countries, such as Thailand, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Japan, the United States, Canada and Australia. Mainly used in beverages, cereal bars, biscuits, noodles, bread, yogurt and so on.

2, used as a spice

Chia seed oil contains a variety of volatile components, which can be used to make flavoring agents as the source of aromatic components.

3, used to control pests

The leaves of Chiaya seeds contain compounds such as β-caryophyllene, eucalyptol and pinene dichloride, which can effectively resist insect damage.