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Salvia Hispanica Seed Powder

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Chia seed powder is a whole-food ingredient providing dietary fiber, ALA omega-3, and protein. Authorized as a Novel Food in the EU and GRAS in the US.

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What it is

Powder made from chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.).

Source of fiber, omega-3 ALA, and protein; thickener via mucilage.

What regulators actually say

"GRAS Notice 000231 - Chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.) - FDA had no questions on the GRAS status."

"EFSA opinion on the safety of 'Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) and ground whole Chia seed' as a food ingredient."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

GRAS Notice GRN 000231 - Chia seed (Salvia hispanica L.).

European Union — EFSA

Authorized novel food under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.

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