Chia Seeds are amazingly versatile - they can be grinded and are excellent at forming gels. Chia seeds are often called for in recipes to bind, bulk out and add nutrition without adding flavour.
They can be used for whole to thicken stews and soups. Add 1-2 tbsp, stir and wait for thickening to occur.
Ground seeds can be used to substitute eggs in baking. To replace one large egg, use 1 tbsp of ground chia seeds and 3 tbsp of water.
Chia seeds are high in Omega 3, Protein, Antioxidants and a Multitude of NutrientsAll 8 Essential Amino Acids and Non Essential Acids and A Good Source of Dietary Fibre.
They can be added to salads and cereals for a quick nutrient boost.
Chia Seeds (Organic)
Typical values per 100g
Engergy - 2034kJ/486 kcal
Fat - 30.7g of which saturates - 3.3g
Carbohydrates - 42.1g of which sugars - 0g
Fibre - 34.4g
Protein - 16.5g
Salt - 0.02g