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Table of contents  Chia S eeds • What is Chia? • Chia Nutritional Content • Chia : High quality of seeds  Chia a good source of nutrients  Chia a good source of tasty omega-3  Conclusion

What is Chia?  Chia S eeds - newly rediscovered  Cultivated in Bolivia  Outstanding nutritional composition  High Biological Value-Protein Balanced fatty acid ratio ω -6: ω -3 = 1:3   Gluten-free, cholesterol-free  Chia seed approved as Novel Food in EU  For uses in innovative bakery products and soon other applications  The quality of the chia seed worldwide is not constant Health in a seed, easy to use in food applications  Incorporates into a wide range of recipes with no negative impact on taste  and texture into the everyday diet S light nutty flavor mixes with aromas of other ingredients 

The Nutritional Content  21% of High Biological Value – protein  Balanced amino acids profile, source of all essential amino acids (EAA)  Contains all essential Amino Acids (81,7 in 100g of protein) 63% of the Total Fat is Omega-3(ALA)  (Flaxseed: 54% , S oy: 8% , Fish: 30% ) 40% of Total Dietary Fiber (5% soluble,  35% insoluble) A superior source of natural Antioxidants:  8200 ORAC um/ TE in 100g. Large content of vitamins and minerals  Gluten-free, cholesterol free 

High quality of Chia Seeds Chia seeds meet International Quality Certifications :  Chia seeds are 100% vegetal, non GMO, pesticide-free, grown and produced  through a selective process at the crop site Indeed, Chia seeds reach a high level of purity superior to 99.9%  Chia seeds are sourced from the only IS O 9001:2000 certified company  The production of the seed is GAP-certified, and the cleaning and selection  processes are GMP and HACCP certified. These certifications guarantee:  Product traceability Controlled and Constant Quality  Improved production forecast; Continual monitoring  and improvement of operations

How does Chia compare to… 545 ml milk as source of calcium 294 g oatmeal as source of fibre 400 g spinach 100 g of CHIA as source of iron IS EQUIVALENT TO … 900 g oranges as source of anti-oxidants 1797 g nuts as source of magnesium 178 g bananas as source of potassium 992 g salmon as source of omega-3

Nutritional Benefits of Chia Seed

Health Benefits of Chia Seed

Advantages over other Omega-3 sources 25g of Chia * S ources: Circulation 2002, S ernac 2001, Chilean Nutritional Content Table

Why use Chia seeds  An exotic seed coming from Aztecs  A high quality of seeds  A new seed with a well-balanced nutritional profile:  High content in fiber  High content in protein  High biological protein value  High content in essential amino acids  High level in omega-3 (ALA)  Excellent W6/ W3 ratio : 1/ 3  An omega-3 source with a nice flavor and taste

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