chia seeds Standard food-grade chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) feature a purity level above 99.9% and a maximum moistur

Standard food-grade chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) feature a purity level above 99.9% and a maximum moisture content of 10% to 13%

Energy: ~480–490 kcal per 100 g

Protein: ~17–22 g

Total Fat: ~30–34 g (predominantly polyunsaturated)

Omega-3 (ALA alpha-linolenic acid): high proportion (~60 % of fat)

Total Carbohydrate: ~38–42 g

Dietary fiber: ~30–40 g (mostly insoluble)

Sugars: ~0–3 g

Physical Characteristics

• Size & Shape: Small, flat oval shapes averaging about 1.0 mm to 1.1 mm in diameter.
• Color: Available as black, white, or mixed (a natural blend of black, grey, brown, and white).
• Flavor & Odor: Mild, characteristic nutty taste with no rancid, musty, or foreign taints.
• Foreign Material: Maximum limit of 0.1%. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

Nutritional Composition (Per 100g)

• Total Fat (Oil Content): 30% to 35% (high in Omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid / ALA)
• Dietary Fiber: 30% to 38% (predominantly insoluble fiber)
• Protein: 16% to 23%
• Carbohydrates: 37% to 44% (mostly complex/dietary fiber) [1, 2, 3]

Microbiological Parameters

• Total Aerobic Plate Count: Max 10⁵ to 10⁶ cfu/g
• Yeast and Mold: Max 1,000 to 5,000 cfu/g
• Salmonella: Absent / Negative in 25g
• E. Coli: Max 10 cfu/g [1, 2]

For complete procurement details, you can review the OrganicCrops Chia Specification or the Batafood Conventional Chia Specs. [1, 2]

If you want, let me know:

• Are you looking at specs for bulk wholesale procurement or a retail product label?
• Do you need organic vs conventional limits?

I can provide more tailored parameters.