Chia powder: plant functionality to enrich healthy foods
Chia powder is a functional ingredient obtained from the fine grinding of chia seeds, which concentrates their nutritional properties and facilitates their incorporation in all types of food formulations. It is an outstanding vegetable source of fiber, omega-3 and protein.
What is chia powder?
Made from chia seeds, it is ideal for applications where a homogeneous dispersion or a smoother texture is required. It maintains the benefits of the whole grain, with the advantage of easy use in production lines.
Nutritional benefits
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids of vegetable origin.
- High in dietary fiber.
- Good source of protein, antioxidants, calcium and magnesium.
- Improves digestion and provides satiety.
Industrial applications
- Use in bakery mixes, cereal bars, instant products, shakes and infant formulas.
- Ideal for vegetable drinks, functional foods, supplements and gluten-free products.
- Excellent as a natural binder in vegan recipes (egg replacement).
Advantages for the industry
- Functional and nutritional ingredient of high global demand.
- Improves fiber and omega-3 profile without altering taste or texture.
- Easy to dose and mix in industrial processes.
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