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Un gurú de la nutrición, Patrick Holford, opina sobre la Chia
(English) But which is the best all rounder? The answer is chia seeds, a staple food of Meso-America, going back to pre-BC, but this incredible food was actively discouraged by the Spanish conquistadores since it was virtually worshipped, much to the chagrin of the Christian conquerors and thus fell foul to the equivalent of 16th century ‘novel food’ act. So, if you haven’t heard of them now you know why. But chis seeds are making a comeback.
La Chia Benexia aprobada como Novel Food en la Unión Europea
Benexia Chia Seed has received Novel Food status* in the EU for use in bread application at a maximum level of 5% w:w, after much persistence and investment. Plans are now underway to expand the applications permitted as well as the Chia products that can be used. Currently the only Chia seed permissible for sale in the EU, Benexia seed will stay in the forefront of approved applications and types of Chia products that can be sold.
Cocinando con Chia
Este libro nos acerca una propuesta novedosa y original, para experimentar en la cocina con nuevos sabores a partir de una semilla ancestral como es la chía; la mayor fuente vegetal de omega 3, que incorporada a nuestra dieta favorece la prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares.
Benexia participa en taller de Oportunidades para nuevos alimentos funcionales…
Benexia participates to the workshop on “Opportunities for new functional food, healthcare and wellness products” in Gent – Belgium presenting Innovative products
Fanáticos de la Chia y aventureros, como los Aztecas!
…..After 5 minutes of recovery, we start our day with big mug of quaker poridge, mixed with milk pouder, raisins, sugar and 6 spoons of Chia seeds. We found the seeds that we didn´t know before, very useful, since it grow bigger in touch with water and adds `volume` to the breakfast…..
Chia Benexia y los Omega 3 en TVN Televisión Nacional – Chile
Chia Benexia and Omega 3 in TVN National Television – Chile
Chile: Jumbo y Volkorn desarrollaron el primer pan con Omega-3 usando Semillas de Chia
The second largest super-market chain in Chile “JUMBO” presented the first bread offering a healthy balance between the fatty acids Omega 3 / Omega 6
Chile: Cadena de Farmacias Cruz Verde lanzan las semillas y el aceite de Chia.
Cruz Verde drugstores have launched Chia Seed and Oil Caps in Chile. As of August 2008 Chia Jars and Chia Oil Sofgel Caps are available in 288 drugstores all around Santiago and also in Viña del Mar, Concepción and all over Chile.
