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Benexia introduces new 'low moisture' chia ingredient

09-Jan-2018 By Adi Menayang

Chilean chia company Benexia announced a new specification for its chia products, called Benexia Chia Low Moisture, which involves a proprietary kill-step recently validated by third-party lab Covance.

Chia leads the ancient grain field as new forms drive innovation

23-Jan-2017 By Stephen Daniells

Omega-3s, fiber, antioxidants, clean label, non-GMO, gluten-free, and plant-based: Chia ticks many of the hot button boxes for 21st Century consumers, so it is perhaps unsurprising that it is turning up in more new products than any other ancient grain.

New product idea? Study used chia and flaxseeds to encapsulate probiotics

23-Aug-2016 By Adi Menayang

By spray drying, researchers from Chile and Canada encapsulated Lactobacillus plantarum and Bifidobacterium infantis using chia and flaxseed.

Latin American suppliers plan 'Chia Council' to develop business

07-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Suppliers of chia in Latin America are working together to establish a regional organization to provide a safe and transparent framework in which to further develop the chia business.

Tight chia supply? Not us, says Australia’s Chia Co., as it continues global expansion

18-Jul-2012 By Stephen DANIELLS

The much touted tightness in the chia supply is not being experienced by all suppliers, with Australia’s The Chia Company extending its growing area 100% year-on-year to satisfy demand.

Chia and dietary fiber for AHD International at IFT

05-May-2009 By Neil Merrett

Developments in dietary fibers and chia seeds are expected to dominate the offerings of ingredients group AHD International at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo taking place next month.

Not enough safety data on chia, says EFSA

10-Nov-2005 By Dominique Patton

European food safety experts are calling for further safety studies
on the omega-3 rich seed chia, before it can be introduced onto the
European market.