CHIA OIL

COLD PRESSED CHIA OIL

Delicate, mild, extremely nutritious – that's chia oil. It is excellent in salad dressings, vegetable spreads, smoothies, RAW desserts and many other cold, savoury and sweet dishes. Due to its unique content of essential fatty acids, represented in their ideal ratio, chia oil is an excellent alternative to fish oil that is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.

It can also be taken directly, „by the spoonful“.

HISTORY

As early as 5,000 years ago

The beautiful, purple-flowering chia (Salvia hispanica) plants crossed the high mountain landscape as early as 5,000 years ago. Their tiny yet highly nutritious seeds were so valued by the people of the time that they were used as currency. [1]

ORIGIN AND PRODUCTION

Cold pressed

Chia (Salvia hispanica) – is a perennial herb native to Mexico. The much prized chia oil is obtained from their seeds in a gentle way, by cold pressing.

COMPOSITION AND PROPERTIES

Essential omega-3 and 6 fatty acids in their ideal ratio

Essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, phytosterols. For these and other beneficial substances, chia oil is an extremely nutritious vegetable oil that belongs in a balanced diet.

Thanks to the essential omega-3 and 6 fatty acids – linolenic (56.6%) and linoleic (18.7%), which are present in the oil in their ideal ratio of 3:1, chia oil is an excellent and palatable alternative to fish oil. [1,2]

USES

In vegetable dressings, vegetable spreads, smoothies, RAW desserts…

Chia oil is characterized by its pleasantly mild, delicate flavor that does not overpower other ingredients. Used exclusively in cold food preparation because its beneficial substances are sensitive to high temperatures. It is excellent in vegetable dressings and vegetable spreads. You can also add it to smoothies, RAW desserts and many other savoury and sweet dishes to soften them.

It is also suitable for direct consumption, „by the spoonful“.

RECOMMENDED DOSAGE

Daily intake of chia oil: 2 g (1 teaspoon).

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Peru

SOURCES

[Anacleto, S. Chia Crop (Salvia hispanica L.): its History and Importance as a Source of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Omega-3 Around the World. A Review 2016

[2] Suri, S.; Jain Passi, S.; Goyat, J.; et al. CHIA SEED (SALVIA HISPANICA L.) – A NEW AGE FUNCTIONAL FOOD. Ijates 2016, 4 (3), 286–289.

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Technology and production process

100% pure and natural

All ingredients contained in the product are 100% pure and natural and non-synthetic.

AHINSA

Our ethical approach is based on respect for all living things = we have not, do not and will never in the future test our products on animals.

Laboratory tested

We check the exact composition and quality of essential oils at a unique level in our laboratory in Ostrava. For more information on the methods by which we discover the secrets of these unique gifts of nature, se you could find out here . 

Did you know that you can download the oil analysis on the tab of each product, under the „Downloads“ tab? Or just take a look at the a sample example ofPalmarosa essential oil.

PRODUCED WITH LOVE

The product has been developed and produced in an atmosphere of love, harmony and with intent of giving benefit to all who use it.

VEGAN

This product is suitable for vegans. At no stage during development, testing or production of this item were animal or dairy products used.

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