Chia seeds can be soaked in either cold or hot water.

There is no clear requirement for the water temperature for soaking chia seeds. Cold or hot water is acceptable. There is a large amount of soluble and insoluble fiber on the surface of chia seeds, which are very absorbent. After being brewed with water, they will expand and become transparent. However, if soaked in boiling water, the time will be shorter than soaking in cold water; while soaking chia seeds in cold water will Yazi is slower and takes more than 1 hour. It is recommended to soak in hot water.

One of the ways to eat chia seeds is to soak them in water. You must know that chia seeds have strong water absorption. They will expand after being brewed in hot water, and they need to be completely soaked before eating. , so chia seeds can be soaked in either cold or hot water. The premise is that they must be completely soaked before they can be eaten.

Introduction to the history of chia seeds:

The seeds of chia are chia seeds, which are small in size, usually 1.77 to 1.97mm long and 1.13 to 1.29mm wide. , thickness 0.84~0.92mm, oval shape, smooth and shiny appearance with small black spots, the color range of chia seeds ranges from dark brown to beige. Chia seeds have been recorded as being consumed for more than 5,000 years. As early as 3500 BC, chia seeds were widely popular in ancient Mesoamerica where the Aztecs and Mayans lived.

Evidence provided by Mendoza in the 16th century shows that chia seeds were one of the three major food crops of the local people at that time. However, due to Spanish colonization, the local chia seed cultivation industry was destroyed. With the improvement of people's quality of life, people's awareness of health care in various countries has continued to increase and their yearning for health has become stronger. About 25 years ago, chia seeds were discovered again as a food in Europe and the United States.

In 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified chia seeds as a safe edible food. In 2009, the European Union may allow chia seeds to be added to bread. In 2014, the my country Health and Family Planning Commission approved chia seeds. Asian seeds are new food raw materials.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Qiya