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Chia seeds (/ tʃ iː ə / CHEE-ah) are the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to central and southern Mexico, [1] or of the related Salvia columbariae, Salvia polystachia, or Salvia tiliifolia. Chia seeds are oval and gray with black and white spots, having a diameter of around 2 millimetres (0.08 in).
The seeds are hydrophilic, absorbing up to 12 times their weight in liquid when soaked. While soaking, the seeds develop a mucilaginous coating that gives chia-based beverages a distinctive gelatinous texture. [citation needed] Many plants cultivated as S. hispanica are in fact S. officinalis subsp. lavandulifolia (syn. S. lavandulifolia). [3]
Salvia columbariae is an annual plant that is commonly called chia, chia sage, golden chia, or desert chia, because its seeds are used in the same way as those of Salvia hispanica . It grows in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora , and Baja California , [ 2 ] and was an important food for Native Americans .
Chia seeds are tiny and round, and come in colors like black, brown, and white. They’re a member of the mint family, and related to rosemary and scarlet sage, among other herbs.
Chia seeds have become a common ingredient in healthy recipes, from muffins to overnight oats to TikTok famous chia seed water. But it's left people with a lot of questions about the superfood seed.
The seeds are olive green, flat, and oval-shaped with a pointed end; they're covered in an edible yellow-white shell, or husk. ... How to Eat Chia Seeds, Including the Right Way to Soak Them.
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Add chia seeds, a nondairy milk like oat or soy, and a touch of honey. Stir, let sit for ten minutes, then stir again and refrigerate. Serve with chopped fruits on top.