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Chia seeds are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family that is native to central and southern Mexico. They may also come from closely related species. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and typically gray in color with black and white spots, measuring about 2 millimeters (0.08 inches) in diameter. Chia seeds are hygroscopic, meaning they can absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid. When soaked, they form a gel-like coating, which gives chia-based foods and drinks their distinctive texture.

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Dried chia seeds are made up of about 6% water, 42% carbohydrates (including a high amount of dietary fiber), 16% protein, and 31% fat. A 100-gram (3.5 oz) serving provides approximately 486 calories. They are a rich source of B vitamins, especially thiamin (52% of the Daily Value) and niacin (55% DV). They also provide moderate amounts of riboflavin (13% DV) and folate (12% DV).

Chia seeds are also packed with important minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc—each offering more than 20% of the recommended daily intake.

Chia seed oil is high in essential fatty acids, which make up about 60% of its fat content, and contains only small amounts of saturated fat. Most of the fats in chia oil are unsaturated, with linoleic acid making up 17–26% and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) contributing 50–57% of the total fat content.

Chia seeds are often used as a topping or mixed into foods such as smoothies, breakfast cereals, energy bars, granola bars, yogurt, tortillas, and bread.

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