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Food-grade chia seed

XIA Seeds

The safest chia seeds for Ready-to-Eat innovation.

Food-grade black and white chia seeds produced under FSSC 22000-certified processes, with complete traceability from field to finished ingredient.

About XIA Seeds

Chia seeds are an ancient grain and nutrient powerhouse. Chia has one of the highest concentrations of ALA omega-3 fat of any food and also contains antioxidants, dietary fiber, high-quality plant-based protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is gluten- and any other allergen-free.

Functional properties

  • FSSC 22000 certified food-grade production
  • Industry-leading traceability and purity (> 99.97%)
  • Validated compliance with international food regulations
  • Available in organic, Non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified grades
  • Ideal for toppings, inclusions and direct ingredient applications
  • 5-log pathogen reduction for Ready-to-Eat products

Available formats

Black chia seedWhite chia seedLow-moistureOrganicChia Seed LM (RTE)

Chia seed nutritional composition per 100 g

Total per 100 g = 371 kcal

  • 41.2 g Dietary fiber
  • 21.1 g Protein
  • 19.8 g Omega-3
  • 5.8 g Omega-6
  • 6.2 g Vitamins, minerals and others
  • 5.9 g Other fats

A one-ounce (2 Tbsp) serving of chia seeds contains:

140
Calories
5 g
Protein
10 g
Fiber
12 g
Carbohydrates, including < 1 g available carbs
9 g
Fat, including 5 g ALA omega-3 fatty acids
5 g
ALA omega-3 fatty acids
179 mg
Calcium
2 mg
Iron
95 mg
Magnesium
244 mg
Phosphorus
0.262 mg
Copper
0.771 mg
Manganese
15.6 µg
Selenium
USDA FoodData Central

Develop safe Ready-to-Eat products with confidence

High-moisture foods require ingredients with validated microbiological safety alongside exceptional nutritional quality.

Food safety innovation

Not all chia seeds are suitable for Ready-to-Eat applications. Benexia’s certified food-grade chia seeds combine nutritional quality, validated food safety, and full traceability for your food formulations.

Key benefits

  • FSSC 22000 certified food-grade production
  • Industry-leading traceability and purity (> 99.97%)
  • Validated compliance with international food regulations
  • Available in organic, Non-GMO, Kosher and Halal certified grades
  • Ideal for toppings, inclusions and direct ingredient applications
  • 5-log pathogen reduction for Ready-to-Eat products
Benexia® Chia Seed LM

Validated safety for high-moisture applications

A chemical-free, non-irradiating thermal treatment delivering a validated 5-log pathogen reduction while preserving nutritional quality.

  • Water-free thermal process
  • Non-ionizing technology
  • Organic & clean label
  • Up to 30% longer shelf life

Ideal for Ready-to-Eat formulations

  • Overnight oats & porridges

  • Chia pudding

  • Beverages & yogurts

  • Moisture-rich baked goods

  • Smoothies & toppings

  • Fruit purees & pouches

Health benefits

One seed. Multiple health opportunities.

  • Digestive health Digestive health
  • Heart health Heart health
  • Plant-based Plant-based
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Healthy fats
  • Clean label Clean label
  • Keto friendly Keto friendly

Certifications & labels

  • USDA Organic USDA Organic
  • Non-GMO Non-GMO
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Allergen-free Allergen-free
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Halal Halal
  • Vegan Vegan

Company certifications

  • Certified B Corporation Certified B Corporation
  • FSSC 22000 FSSC 22000

*Health and nutrient-content claims vary by country. Please refer to local labeling regulations or contact us to discuss the claims allowable in your market.

Let's build your next formulation with chia.

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