Chia Seeds 200g Bottle Ready to Eat Whole Seeds for Meal Replacement Drinks and Puddings

Chia Seeds, known in Chinese as Qiya Zi (奇亚籽), are the small edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family. These whole seeds are naturally dried and bottled for convenient daily use. In traditional wellness practice, chia seeds are valued as a nourishing food ingredient, typically soaked in water or milk to form a gentle gel. They contain no added sucrose and suit adults seeking a simple plant-based addition to drinks, puddings, and breakfast bowls.

Key Selling Points

• Whole chia seeds from Salvia hispanica, bottled in a 200g resealable jar
• Naturally sun-dried whole seeds with no added sucrose
• Ready to eat after soaking, no rinsing or cooking required
• Forms a light gel when soaked, ideal for drinks and puddings
• Suitable for daily meal-replacement drinks and breakfast recipes

Quality & Sensory

The seeds are typically small, oval, and mottled grey-brown with a smooth, dry texture. They have little aroma on their own and a mild, neutral taste. When soaked in liquid, they typically develop a soft gel coating with a delicate, slightly nutty character.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Stir soaked seeds into water, milk, or plant-based drinks
• Add to overnight puddings, yoghurt, and breakfast bowls
• Blend into smoothies and meal-replacement shakes
• Sprinkle over salads, porridge, or baked goods

Traditional Uses

Chia seeds have long been used as a nourishing food seed in Central American tradition, where they were soaked in water or fruit juice to make a refreshing gel drink. In modern wellness practice they are commonly paired with milk, coconut milk, or honey for puddings, or stirred into congee and porridge. In Chinese herbal food culture, gel-forming seeds such as Qiya Zi are often added to drinks and desserts for their moistening, soothing character.

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