Organic Milled Chia Flour

Organic milled chia flour is made from chia seeds, which are tiny seeds from the Salvia hispanica plant, native to Mexico and Guatemala. The seeds are cleaned, milled into a fine powder, and may be sifted to create a flour-like consistency. It is a whole-food ingredient, meaning it contains the entire chia seed, including the hull.

Chia flour is used as a nutritional enhancer and thickener in foods. It can absorb liquid and form a gel, helping to bind ingredients and improve texture in products like smoothies, baked goods, and puddings. Manufacturers add it to boost fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acid content.

Chia flour is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a food ingredient. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated chia seeds and their components, generally finding them safe for consumption. While high fiber intake can cause digestive upset in some individuals, chia flour is considered safe at typical dietary levels.