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Chia seed oil is valued for its high omega-3 content which is available as a food supplement in capsule form. In addition, it contains soluble dietary fibers, proteins as well as essential minerals which has allowed it to be classified as a new age functional food. Chia seed is increasingly receiving scientific attention where it has been approved as a novel food in the EU since 2009 (European Commission, 2013).
Market Examples of Chia Seed Oil in Capsule Form
![]() Health Solution Prime Chia seed oil capsule |
![]() Puritan’s Pride Omega 3-6-9 Chia Seed Oil |
![]() NutraKey Chia Seed Capsules |
![]() Natures Design Chia Seed Oil |
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References
European Commission. (2013). Commission Implementing Decision of 22 January 2013 authorising an extension of use of Chia (Salvia hispanica) seed as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council. Official Journal of the European Union.
Suri, S., Passi, S. J. & Goyat, J. (2016). Chia Seed (Salvia Hispanica L.) – A New Age Functional Food. International Journal of Advanced Technology in Engineering and Science, 4(3), 752-65.