Description/Taste
Chia plants are comprised of several upright, fibrous stems that sprout from a base of green, deeply lobed leaves. The small, textured leaves are generally covered in a layer of fine gray hairs, depending on the variety, and at the top of the stems, there are clusters of purple, white, to blue flowers surrounded by maroon, spiny bracts. Each flower will produce 1 to 13 tiny seeds, averaging 1 to 2 millimeters in length, and the seeds range from cream-colored, tan, light brown, to grey. The seeds can be extracted from the flowers as they begin to dry, and once harvested, they can be consumed raw or hydrated for culinary use. Chia seeds have a crunchy texture when raw, but when soaked in a liquid, the seeds develop a slippery, gel-like exterior coating. The seeds contain a very neutral flavor with subtle nutty, savory, and herbal nuances.
Chia
| Code |
Unit |
UOM |
| 10581-187 |
lb |
LB |