Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica) — 250g Bottled Raw Seeds for Soaking, Tea & Daily Nourishment

Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica), known in Chinese as Qí Yà Zǐ (奇亚籽), are the small dried seeds of a flowering plant in the mint family, long valued as a nourishing food-herb (药食同源) ingredient. Grown and packed in Anhui, China, these seeds are gently dried to preserve their natural vitality. Their nature is sweet and neutral, making them a gentle, balancing addition to daily food therapy for moistening dryness, supporting fluid balance, and enriching the diet.

Key Selling Points

• Traditional food-herb (药食同源) chia seeds
• 250g bottled, ready-to-soak raw seeds
• Salvia hispanica, gently dried
• Natural seed sugars only, no added sugar
• Suitable for soaking, tea, and grain blends

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully dried to preserve the seeds' smooth, glossy appearance and subtle nutty aroma. When soaked in water or milk, they swell into a soft, gel-like texture with a mild, neutral taste that blends easily into drinks, porridge, and soups without overpowering other ingredients.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soaked in water or milk as a daily drink
• Blended into grain porridge or congee
• Added to herbal tea blends
• Mixed into soups and stews
• Used as a topping for yogurt or desserts

Traditional Uses

In folk food-herb practice, chia seeds are soaked in water, milk, or light teas to form a gentle gel, then enjoyed as a daily nourishing drink. They are also stirred into congee, grain porridge, and soup packs, or blended with ingredients like goji berry and jujube for seasonal food therapy. As a mild, neutral seed, they pair easily with both sweet and savory recipes.

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