Nutiva Organic Chia Seeds, 12-Ounce Bags (Pack of 2)

by Nutiva

• Certified Organic Black Chia Seeds
• Nutiva organic Chia seeds are versatile for use in recipes both savory and sweet
• Include Chia seeds in yogurt and oatmeal, or in smoothies
• You can add Chia seeds to sauces as a thickener and to muffins and cakes as an egg replacement

Product Description

Chia seeds are a superfood packed with fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B003VXE46Y
• UPC: 893494513985
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,086 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #27 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Snack Foods > Nuts & Seeds

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 79 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Organic chia seeds: great nutritional profile December 4, 2010

By Bucky's Mom

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Nutiva raw, certified-organic, non-GMO chia seeds are a great low-carb, gluten-free, omega-3 containing, high-fiber source of protein. When added to a liquid, after 5 minutes, chia thickens the liquid to a thin tapioca-like consistency while the tiny tan-to-brownish-grey seeds, which look like shiny, slightly elongated, flattened poppy seeds, develop a clear gel coat and stay crunchy. Chia seeds can also be added to baked goods, porridges, and smoothies. When eaten straight from the package, the chia seeds are crunchy, for the most part flavorless, and become slippery with a faint seedy, bitter finish, which is minimally noticeable if added to foods.
The Nutiva chia seeds received were in resealable, opaque, metallicized packages with a "packed on" date of 6/22/2010 and a "best before" date of 6/2012. Great value 2-pack with Amazon Free Shipping.

Nutritional facts on label: 1 tbsp = 60 calories (25% from fat), 3 g fat, 5 g total carb (5g dietary fiber=0 net carbs), 3 g protein, sodium 0 mg, potassium 60 mg
Of note, Nutiva chia seeds are a product of Ecuador

66 of 68 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars #1 Superfood February 25, 2011

By JoshuaRM

Nutritional benefits of Chia seeds are amazing. Here are a few to start:

*According to studies, Chia possesses the highest percentage of the polyunsaturated fatty acids(linolenic and linoleic) of all crops. Chia seeds contain 60% omega 3 fatty acids.

*The protein content of Chia is higher that other nutritional grains. Unlike other grains, it is a complete protein, meaning that it has the appropriate balance of all essential amino acids. About 19 to 23% of chia seeds weight is protein.

*Chia seeds are high in fiber, a 15 gm serving of chia seeds will provide 4 to 5 gm of fiber. Our body requires at least 35 gm of fiber a day to stay healthy.

*Chia seeds contain boron which is essential for bone health.

*Chia seeds are rich in calcium, about 2 oz of chia seeds contains 600 mg of Calcium, as compared to 120 mg for a cup of milk.

*Chia seeds have 2 times more potassium than banana.

*Chia seeds have 3 times more antioxidants than blueberries

Regardless of the astonishing nutritional values of Chia seeds, it also tastes very good. My girlfriend and I make a big pot of "steel cut" oatmeal at night (the quick way is throw a cup of oats in 4 cups of boiling water and just let it sit overnight), put in a good helping of Chia seeds, and the next morning you have a wonderful breakfast that could last all week depending on how many people are eating it. Feel free to add a little cinnamon, peanut butter, fruit, or your own oatmeal favorite additions.

There are many other recipes for eating Chia, but oatmeal is my personal favorite. I started eating Chia last year after reading the NY Times Bestseller 'Born to Run' about how a tribe of Mexicans that eat Chia will drink beer, smoke tobacco, and then run up to 500 miles in a footrace the following days. One of the primary contributors to the tribal Mexicans' seemingly supernatural physical ability is that their diet is full of the nutrient-rich Chia seeds. I haven't put in 500 miles. But after previously failing to finish a 26-mile marathon without chia in my diet, I added chia to my diet and my knees allowed me to finish my first 26-mile marathon! Could the chia seeds have helped? I think so. I certainly had more energy and my joints felt better my second attempt at a marathon when "on" the chia.

I started out paying an arm-and-a-leg at Whole Foods for Chia seeds, but have since started buying them on Amazon for a fraction of the price. Buy some Chia seeds and make a delicious bowl of oatmeal for one of the healthiest breakfasts possible.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A+ Texture March 6, 2011

By Nutritional G

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I have tried out only two forms of chia seeds and I would have to say the texture of this one is by far the best. The other two I have tried either still remained grainy/cold pressed and just felt them go down my throat. But the texture on how these chia seeds smoothing out when mixed with liquid is the best. Mixed with solid foods also doesn't give away any taste on how I may have cooked my meal. I don't mind the small crunchiness and sprinkle them on just about everything I eat. Its great, I love them!