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Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are tiny but mighty liquid absorbers (up to 10x their weight). Because they are so small, they pack densely. Inaccurate volume measurement can turn your chia pudding from a delightful cream into a solid brick or a runny soup. Weighing guarantees the perfect gelling ratio.

Stir into puddings, smoothies, or bread doughs; allow time to hydrate for gel.

Storage & tools

• Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F/32°C).
• Keep the refrigerator at or below 40°F (4°C) and the freezer at 0°F (-18°C).
• Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill faster and more safely.
• Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.

Store sealed and dry; long shelf life, refrigerate milled chia.

Sources: CDC · FDA

FAQ

Black vs. White Chia Seeds?

Nutritionally and structurally, they are virtually identical. The choice is purely aesthetic based on the look you want for your dish.

All conversions for this ingredient

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• Tbsp → g /en/convert/chia_seeds/tbsp-to-grams/
• Tsp → g /en/convert/chia_seeds/tsp-to-grams/
• mL → g /en/convert/chia_seeds/ml-to-grams/
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