Ingredient science
Ingredient Science & Technology
Advancing the chemistry, functionality and characterization of chia-derived ingredients.
Characterization
What we characterize
Eight lines of ingredient work, each linked to the peer-reviewed research behind it.
Composition
Why chia, by the numbers.
A single seed concentrates fats, fiber, protein and micronutrients that formulators would otherwise blend from several sources.
~60–63% Omega-3 ALA of the seed oil
~34% Dietary fiber of the whole seed
~20% Protein of the whole seed
~30% Oil content of the whole seed
Indicative ranges for whole Salvia hispanica. Exact values are provided on each ingredient's technical data sheet and certificate of analysis.
Exclusive process
MicroTech® — the seed, disaggregated.
MicroTech® is Benexia’s exclusive, solvent-free milling technology. It breaks chia into micro-particles — below 435 microns for XIA Fiber and below 125 microns for XIA Protein — without enzymes, solvents or additives, preserving nutrition, flavor and shelf life.
- No solvents, enzymes or processing aids
- Retains antioxidant capacity and omega-3 stability
- Consistent particle size for reliable functionality
Explore ingredient science
Contact our scientific team for characterization data, technical data sheets and formulation support.