What is it about?
Chia seed is considered a functional food with pronounced health benefits. Consumption of chia seeds is associated with lowering the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. This paper determines the nutritional composition and phytochemical contents of chia seeds grown in East Africa.
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Why is it important?
Our findings indicate that chia seeds have high contents of proteins, fats, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids (alpha linolenic acid), potassium, phosphorous and calcium.
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Writing this article was a great pleasure as it has co-authors with remarkable experiences. This work therefore contributes to the body of knowledge on using chia seeds for human consumption.
Fabian Mihafu
Mbeya University of Science and Technology
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This page is a summary of: Nutritional Composition and Qualitative Phytochemical Analysis of Chia Seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) Grown in East Africa, Current Nutrition & Food Science, July 2020, Bentham Science Publishers,
DOI: 10.2174/1573401315666191125105433.
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