How to use chia seeds to develop healthier products

Chia is among the food that is a must in the daily life of those who seek a healthy diet. The seed is powerful, and its whole, in-flour or oil versions combine very well with the most different meals.

With a DNA of natural ingredients, chia seeds could not be left out of the Blue Macaw Flora’s portfolio. Here, it is added to the fruit bits in the acai and passion fruit flavors.

Fruit bits are dehydrated apple pieces topped with crispy fruit powder. They can be found in packs of snacks at Blue Macaw Flora’s online store, in various flavors, in versions without sugar or with chocolate coating, or even be marketed as private label products.

In the food industry, fruit bits are used in the manufacture of cereal bars, cookies, granola, cakes, bread, yogurt toppings, among many other products.

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Learn about the benefits of chia

Salvia hispanica, popularly known as chia, is a herbaceous plant native to Guatemala. It is famous for its seeds, which absorb water and form a kind of gel in the stomach capable of increasing satiety.

This is one of the reasons why chia is considered a powerful food for those who want to control or lose weight.

Rich in fiber, magnesium, calcium, copper, zinc, and potassium, chia has antioxidants that prevent the formation of free radicals and slow aging. Omega 3 is also strongly present in the seeds. It acts by regulating the pressure of blood vessels and avoids hypertension.

The oil version of chia can replace the oil in salads and other dishes or be applied directly to the hair and skin. Just like the seeds or flour, the oil strengthens the immune system, fights constipation, controls blood sugar levels, and raises good cholesterol.

When used on the skin, chia oil prevents acne and recovers skin moisture. In hair, it helps in growth, reduces and prevents hair loss and slows baldness.

Chia and the international market

Blue Macaw Flora also works strongly in the international market. Fruit bits with chia, for example, have already reached countries like Germany, Canada, and France. Besides offering the traditional flavors, it also creates customized versions, according to the needs of each client.

This is the case of Native Berries, a brand that brought Blue Macaw’s fruit bits to five American states: Alabama, California, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, and Ohio. The company opted for three flavors: Acai with Chia; Acai, Passion Fruit, and Chia; and a special mix of Acai, Cupuacu, and Banana with Chia and Cinnamon, specially developed for the client.

To learn more about this and other services from Blue Macaw Flora and the products developed, contact us by phone 55 11 2503-5356 or via email: contato@bluemacawflora.com.