This oil is derived from the seeds of Salvia hispanica which was formally the most important stable food in the Mesoamerican civilisations.
Chia Seed extract has an outstanding high proportion of poly-unsaturated fatty acids including an amount of 60 per cent or more precious omega-3 linolenic acid, probably the highest per centage seen in any plant.
Therefore, according to Favex Naturextrakte, in the years to come Chia oil is going to become a leading omega-3 source.
Although both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for human health it is important to know that during the last century the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in our daily food has changed from 4/1 to about 16/1 and is out of balance today.
That’s the reason why dietary experts strongly recommend the supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids in order to prevent the deceases of our civilisation and why omega-3 has meanwhile a very trendy image.
Besides its potential in-cosmetic application Chia oil can be used as food supplement and is ideal to fortify daily foods with omega-3 acids.
Flavex says the oil meets the new requirements for unsaturated fatty
acids: it is safe, vegetarian and has a pleasant smell.
Chia oil has also been found to have culinary qualities and can act as an enhancer of taste.
By these reasons and its fabulous omega-3 acid content Chia oil can really compete with fish oil as a constitutional food component.
Flavex Naturextrakte GmbH, Rehlingen, Germany. www.flavex.com
