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Chia (Salvia hispanica): A Review of Native Mexican Seed and its Nutritional and Functional Properties

Valdivia-Lopez, M.A. and Tecante, A. · Advances in Food and Nutrition Research · 2015

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Abstract

This review of chia (Salvia hispanica) summarises the nutritional and functional properties of the native Mexican seed, including its omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, proteins and antioxidant polyphenols.

Referenced for these plants

ChiaSalbaSpanish sagechia seedSalvia hispanica

How to cite

Valdivia-Lopez, M.A. and Tecante, A (2015) 'Chia (Salvia hispanica): A Review of Native Mexican Seed and its Nutritional and Functional Properties', Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 75, pp. 53-75. doi:10.1016/bs.afnr.2015.06.002

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