The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds—Current State of Knowledge

The Chemical Composition and Nutritional Value of Chia Seeds—Current State of Knowledge

Chia (<i>Salvia hispanica</i>) is an annual herbaceous plant, the seeds of which were consumed already thousands of years ago. Current research results indicate a high nutritive value for chia seeds and confirm their extensive health-promoting properties. Research indicates that componen...

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Main Authors: Bartosz Kulczyński, Joanna Kobus-Cisowska, Maciej Taczanowski, Dominik Kmiecik, Anna Gramza-Michałowska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
<i>Salvia hispanica</i>
chia seeds
fatty acids
omega-3
antioxidant activity
health-promoting properties
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/6/1242

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