Product: Organic black chia seeds
Botanical Origin: Salvia hispánica. Family: Lamiacea
General Information: Chia seeds are small, oval-shaped, with a mild flavor reminiscent of fresh fruit seeds. They are hydrophilic (absorb moisture), as the outer layer hydrates and swells, forming a gelatinous coating. They are rich in omega-3. Certified organic product.
Quality Specification: The seeds must be black, white, and speckled gray in color. They should have a characteristic odor and a flavor resembling seeds.
Characteristics
Quality parameter
Moisture
≤9%
Purity
≥99,95%
Impurities
≤0.05 %
Pesticides
Not detectable
Aflatoxin
≤4 ppb
Characteristics
Results
Total aerobic mesophilic count
≤ 1x10 5 UFC/g
Total coliform
≤ 1x10 2 UFC/g
E coli
≤ 1x10 UFC/g
Mold and yeast
≤ 1x10 4 UFC/g
Salmonella
Absence/25g
Packing: Polypropylene bags and paper bags, available in 25 kg, 50 kg, and large 1,000 kg presentations.
Storage conditions: Store the product in a clean, cool place at room temperature.
Shelf life: Packaged chia seeds have a shelf life of 36 months.