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Chia Flower, British Chia

Chia (Salvia hispanica)

A member of the mint family, native to central and south America and grows up to 1.75metres tall.

Its flowers are purple or white and are produced in numerous clusters in a spike at the end of each stem.

Chia is grown commercially for its seed, one of the richest natural sources of the omega-3 fatty acid, Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA).

Typically, the seeds are small ovals with a diameter around 1 mm, yield 25–30% extractable oil, high in dietary fibre and protein, making it nutrient rich and popular in the health food sector.

Chia Seeds, British Chia

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