Rainforest Foods Organic Chia Seeds - Omega 3 & 6 - 300g

Rainforest Foods Organic Chia Seeds provides Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, in an optimum ratio. It also provides protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Chia is a versatile food, neutral in flavour. Can be added to cooked or raw dishes. There are many modern foods that contain Omega oils, but many of these give them in a ratio skewed in favour of Omega-6. Chias vitamin content is significant, too. It contains Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 , Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. Chias mineral provision includes Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Zinc.

9% of Chias volume is high-quality protein. Chia is a versatile food, neutral in flavour. It can be added to a variety of cooked or raw dishes and helps dieters feel full, as it takes on water once ingested.

Production

Rainforest Foods raw Chia is grown on farms in South America. The growing season is five months long, during which time the full nutritional value of the seeds can develop. Chia is harvested by machine, and the seeds cleaned carefully to remove any stalk material. They are then packed for transport. Organic Certification Rainforest Foods Chia seed is certified by the Soil Association, one of a handful of organic certification bodies in the UK. These are regulated in their turn by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). The role of the Soil Association is to ensure that all foods sold as organic are definably so. It does this by auditing every stage of the supply chain, through growth, export and processing. Soil Association certification - indicated by the Soil Association logo and the EU organic leaf symbol on our packaging - is a guarantee that our customers are purchasing an organic product. All organically-certified products must also carry a certification code on their packaging. For UK companies such as Rainforest Foods this has the format GB-ORG-XX, XX indicating the certifying body. If this is not present, a product is not organic. The Soil Association code on our products is GB-ORG-05.

Organic Certification

Certified by the Soil Association, one of a handful of organic certification bodies in the UK. These are regulated in their turn by DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). The role of the Soil Association is to ensure that all foods sold as organic are definably so. It does this by auditing every stage of the supply chain, through growth, export and processing. Soil Association certification - indicated by the Soil Association logo and the EU organic leaf symbol on our packaging - is a guarantee that our customers are purchasing an organic product. All organically-certified products must also carry a certification code on their packaging. For UK companies such as Rainforest Foods this has the format GB-ORG-XX, XX indicating the certifying body. If this is not present, a product is not organic. The Soil Association code on our products is GB-ORG-05.

About Rainforest Foods

Rainforest Foods purpose is to help people combine good nutrition with modern living. They source a range of whole foods with exceptional nutritional richness. Rainforest Foods believe that man and nature are forever bound together in a symbiotic relationship, and that we all share a responsibility to protect the earth and to improve the lives of those who need a helping hand.

Most of their farmers live in the developing world. By sourcing organically grown superfoods from them, Rainforest Foods helps sustain their livelihoods and allows them to continue farming in an environmentally sustainable manner. All Rainforest Foods products are certified organic by the Soil Association and registered with the Vegan Society.

Organic Raw Chia seeds.

Contains: 300g Seeds

* For more nutritional information per 100g see more images above.

Chia is a novel food and is certified for use in the EU as a bread ingredient to a maximum of 5%. Store your Chia in a cool, dark and dry place.