Description
Description of Chia Seed:
Chia is an annual herb growing up to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall, with
opposite leaves that are *8 cm (1.*3.1 in) long and *5 cm (1.*2.0
in) wide. Its flowers are purple or white and are produced in
numerous clusters in a spike at the end of each stem.
Chia is grown commercially for its seed, a food that is rich in
omega*3 fatty acids, since the seeds yield ***0% extractable oil,
including α-linolenic acid (ALA). Of total fat, the composition of
the oil can be *5% ω*3, *8% ω*6, 6% ω*9, and *0% saturated fat.
Chia seeds are typically small ovals with a diameter of about 1 mm
(0.**9 in). They are mottle-colored with brown, gray, black and
white. The seeds are hydrophilic, absorbing up to *2 times their
weight in liquid when soaked. While soaking, the seeds develop a
mucilaginous gel-like coating that gives chia-based beverages a
distinctive texture.
Function of Chia Seed Extract:
1. It can adjust menses
2. Lessen arthritis-related discomforts;
3. Another of the super foods: It was considered a high energy
endurance food and was used as far back as the Aztec warriors
during their conquests.
4. Chia seed is highly mucilaginous and has been used by diabetics
to slow the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar.
5. Chia Seed Extrac also regulates moisture distribution to the
cells of the body more efficiently.
6. Chia seeds are an excellent source of protein, dietary fiber and
Omega 3 fatty acid and contain no gluten.
Application of Chia Seed Extract:
1. Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material
which used in food and beverage industry;
2. Applied in the health product field;
3. Applied in the pharmaceutical field.
