Chia Seed is the seed of the mint plant Salvia Hispanica L., which is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala and other North American regions. Chia seeds are small, generally 1.87 ± 0.1 mm long, 1.21 ± 0.08 m wide, 0.88 ± 0.04 mm thick, oval, smooth surface, color from beige to dark brown, with marbled veins on the surface. Light-colored seeds are slightly more full in weight, width, and thickness than black seeds. It is the most abundant food rich in omega-3 fatty acids and contains natural antioxidants.
