In colonial mexico, consumption of chia seed, commonly known only as chia, decreased significantly and its ingestion was for long time limited. Isolation and characterization of proteins from chia seeds. From salvia hispanica to salvia mexicana and juniper publishers. Pdf the promising future of chia, salvia hispanica l. Chia salvia hispanicasupplemented diet ameliorates non. To prevent the misidentification of salvia hispanica and other species of salvia, clear understanding of the morphological and genotypical differences among them had been proposed as solutions 4, 5.
Chia seeds are harvested from the salvia hispanica plant, a type of sage in the mint family. The seeds of chia plant are commonly used as a superfood for their nutritional and other health benefits. Physical properties were assessed for white and dark seed separately, except for the angle of repose and static coefficient of friction, which were determined for the seed mixture. Chia seeds are a rich source of fiber, protein, omega3 fatty acids in form of alphalinolenic acid ala, calcium, manganese, magnesium, and phosphorus. Currently, salvia hispanicaand not other species of the genus, salvia, can be grown domestically. Chia salvia hispanica is an annual herbaceous plant, the seeds of which. Chemical and functional properties of chia seed salvia hispanica l. It is found naturally in areas of oak or pineoak forests and is distributed in. Based on this premise, the present study aimed to characterize chia salvia hispanica, sesame sesamum inducum, and quinoa chenopodium quinoa oils, in order to enable their applications in the development of new food products. Safety of chia seed salvia hispanica and ground whole chia seed the efsa journal 2009 996, 226 indication of allergenicity and considers thate could be reasonably concerns on this issu addressed by appropriate management measures. Chia or salba salvia hispanica herb seed from victory seeds. It is a tender annual that is hardy in usda climate zones 9 to 12 and will not tolerate frost.
Until recently, chia seed production was only feasible in tropical and subtropical latitudes due to the long growing. Application for approval of whole chia salvia hispanica l acnfp. Chia, salvia hispanica, also called mexican chia or salba chia, species of flowering plant in the mint family lamiaceae, grown for its edible seeds. Protein fractions were extracted from chia seed flour. Physicochemical characterization of chia salvia hispanica. Description edit chia is an annual herb growing up to 1. The chemical composition and nutritional value of chia. The article presents the european distribution of salvia hispanica, or chia, a plant species native. Chia oil presented higher degradation, as it stood out with higher amounts of free fatty acids 4.
Protein digestibility of chia seed salvia hispanica l. Materials and methods chia seed chia seed salvia hispanica l was obtained from local market in leon, guanajuato state, mexico. Salvia hispanica chia from nutritional additive to potential. Unlike other mesoamerican pseudocereal crops such as amaranthus and chenopodium, it has received comparatively little research attention. Jun 14, 2018 salvia hispanica chia are seeds commonly used to supplement dietary fiber and are claimed to have other health promoting properties. Seeds rich in oils such as chia salvia hispanica l. Chia, protein digestibility was assayed from this and others treatments. Review article the promising future of chia, salvia hispanica l. To prevent the mis identification of salvia hispanica and other species of salvia, a clear understanding of the morphological and genotypical differences among them had been proposed as solutions 3. The botanist pehr lofling scientifically called chia salvia hispanica, which was later published by carl. May 08, 2007 datetime thumbnail dimensions user comment. Chia plants grow twentyfour to thirtysix inches tall and produce many clusters of white or lightpurple flowers in mid to late summer.
Apr 17, 2019 following a request from the european commission, the efsa panel on nutrition, novel foods and food allergens nda was asked to deliver an opinion on overall safety assessment for chia seeds salvia hispanica l. Its mechanical properties may provide use during baking and the fiber content good for bowel health with health promoting effects not yet demonstrated. Polyunsaturated fatty acids omega3 around the world. Chia seeds were one of the most important components of the diet of mayas and aztecs. Figure 1, a biannually cultivated plant, is categorized under the mint family labiatae, superdivision of spermatophyta, and kingdom of plantae.
Bread properties that underwent evaluation included chemical composition, fatty acid composition, total phenolics content, volume, baking losses, crumb texture, and color and sensory analysis. Nov 21, 2012 wild and domesticated chia differs little. Media in category salvia hispanica the following 8 files are in this category, out of 8 total. The main protein fraction corresponded to globulins 52%. Chemical characterization of chia salvia hispanica l. Prominently grown for its seeds, salvia hispanica also produces white or purple flowers. Istvan talk contribs information descriptionen1fda letter describing regulatory status of salvia hispanica chia. Mexico is considered the most diverse place with 500 species, which place it as the second most diverse genus. Chia prefers a location providing full sun and that has sandy or loamy, welldrained soils. Pdf physicochemical characterization of chia salvia hispanica. Chia seeds have become popular in the health foods market recently, despite. Originating in such countries as guatemala, mexico and colombia, chia seed was used and consumed as. Chia salvia hispanica is an annual plant in the mint family that is grown commercially for its seeds, which are rich in omega3 fatty acids.
The seeds are high in omega3 fatty acids and have versatile uses in the kitchen. Chia seeds salvia hispanica benefits and side effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate chia seed salvia hispanica l from her chemical components and prove their claim for functional properties. Opinion on the safety of chia seeds salvia hispanica l. Chia seed played an important role in the diet of prehispanic mexicans and had undeniable importance as a source of highquality nutrients. The addition of cs decreased baking losses and the. Improves major and emerging cardiovascular risk factors in type 2. The objective of the present study was to determine the effect of different. It has been mentioned, in accordance to several codex, that tributes ranging from 5 to 15 corresponding author. Nutritional quality of seeds and leaf metabolites of chia. Efforts have been made to assess whether human consumption of chia can reduce cardiovascular risk factors. The seed figure 2 contains from 25% to 40% oil with 60% of it comprising omega.
Treatments chia seeds were subjected to different treatments. The genus salvia is one of the most diverse with about 1 000 species distributed worldwide. The plant is native to mexico and guatemala, where it was an important crop for precolumbian aztecs and other mesoamerican indian cultures. Chia salvia hispanica was the third most important food of the aztecs in the time of cortez behind corn and beans and in front of amaranth, and has long been an important crop in mesoamerica for the unique nutritional qualities of its seed. Salvia hispanica chia constituted an important crop for precolumbian civilizations and is considered a superfood for its rich content of essential fatty acids and proteins. Chia seeds are oval and gray with black and white spots, having a diameter around 1 millimetre 0. Evaluation of quality of chia salvia hispanica, sesame. However, the expansion of chia is limited because it is a photoperiodsensitive plant adapted to areas without cold. Chia seeds also provide an excellent source of soluble fiber and antioxidants. January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients for whole chia salvia hispanica l seed and ground whole chia. Chia seeds are the edible seeds of salvia hispanica, a flowering plant in the mint family native to central and southern mexico, or of the related salvia columbariae of the southwestern united states and mexico. Physical properties were assessed for white and dark seed separately, except for the angle of repose and static coefficient of friction. Pdf physical properties of chia salvia hispanica l.
Salvia hispanica supplement health benefits, dosage, side. Chia salvia hispanica supplemented diet ameliorates nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its metabolic abnormalities in humans aida medinaurrutia1, angel r. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 182829 with original publication details. Comparative transcriptome analysis of cultivated and wild. Chia seeds were a staple of the ancient aztec diet, and they are now grown commercially in argentina, bolivia, ecuador, guatemala, and mexico. The toxicological information on chia seeds from animal and controlled human studies is limited. Currently, only salvia hispanica but not other species of the genus salvia can be grown domestically. May 16, 2017 chia botanically salvia hispanica is a member of lamiaceae, mint family. The quality of seeds produced in europe has never been reported and theres a lack of information on secondary metabolites of leaves, an emerging product of chia.
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