Chia Sprouting Seed (Salvia hispanica) 1 lb: C

This is Starwest\'s nitrogen-flushed double wall silverfoil pack. Chia is a tasty and nutritious food and makes a refreshing drink. Chia seed sprouts, of course, are the \'fur\' on the famous \'chia pets.\' Chia seeds do not sprout correctly in normal seed sprouters \"“ they need a porous material such as earthenware \"“ hence the earthenware chia pet. Seed to Green in 5 - 6 Days Yield = 1:1 Seed Shelf Life at 70° = 4 - 5 years Greens Shelf Life = 1 week maximum Nutritional info: Vitamins A, B, C and E Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium All Essential Amino Acids Antioxidants Protein: 20-25% Beansprouts have outstanding nutritional value. They are rich in protein as well as vitamin A, the vitamin B complex, vitamin C and vitamin E, as well as various minerals and enzymes. The fresh crunch they add to your salads and sandwiches cannot be beaten. Chia seeds can also be roasted and ground, or mixed with corn and cooked in water to make a gruel called alole that is flavored with honey, chilies, or pimento. Chia seeds infused with water and flavored with lime juice make a mucilaginous drink that is still called \'chia fresca\' in modern-day Mexico. It is said that one tablespoon can sustain a person for 24 hours. Chia was the basic survival ration of Aztec warriors. In Aztec medicine chia was used to stimulate saliva and to relieve joint pain and sore skin. Chia is an excellent source of soluble and insoluble fiber that can absorb sterols. When mixed with amaranth or oats, the amino acid profile balances out, offering twice as much protein as other grains. The fibers aid in intestinal healing and absorption of nutrients. Chia\'s water-soluble fibers, mucilages, cause it to form a gelatin when immersed in water for 30 minutes. Researchers believe this same gel-forming phenomenon takes place in the stomach, creating a physical barrier between carbohydrates and the digestive enzymes that break them down, thus slowing the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar. In addition to the obvious benefits for diabetics, this slowing of sugar conversion aids endurance. The chia\'s hydrophilic colloidal properties aid the digestion of any foods contributing to a sour stomach.