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Chia Seeds

Chia seed, grown in its natural environment in the fertile plains of Central and South America, has an amazingly high nutritional profile and is one of the greatest superfoods known to man.

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Chia seeds contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids which are typically lacking in modern, western diets.

In fact, over half of the fatty acids found in chia are omega-3, making it one of the richest known plant sources. Chia is also a source of protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, vitamin B1, niacin and zinc.

Chia seeds are also high in soluble fibre and are hydrophilic meaning that they attract and absorb water very well. This results in a feeling of fullness long after you have consumed them, keeping you satisfied and energised throughout the day.

How to Take

Sprinkle over cereal, salads or yoghurt. Incorporate into smoothies, juices, soups, baking, puddings and bread.

Helpful Hint: To use as an egg replacement in baking, simply combine 1 tbsp chia seeds with 3 tbsp cold water to form a gel.

Reseal pouch. Store in a cool dry place or refrigerate for maximum shelf-life. Ingredients do not contain gluten but are packed in a facility that may handle products containing gluten, nuts, and sesame seeds.

What's In It

Certified organic chia seed.

No colourings or preservatives. GM free.Source: Central / South America

Serving Size: 25g Serving Per Pack: 10

	Avg. Qty./Serving	Avg. Qty./100g
Energy	562.5kj	2250kj
Protein	5.25g	21g
Fat, total	8.2g	32.8g
- saturated	0.7g	2.8g
Carbohydrate	9.25g	37g
- sugars	nil detected	nil detected
Dietary Fibre	9.25g	37g
Sodium	1.25mg	5mg
Iron	4.1mg (34% RDI*)	16.4mg
Magnesium	117.0mg (37% RDI*)	468mg
Calcium	218.0mg (27% RDI*)	872mg
Phospherous	231.0ng (23% RDI*)	924ng
Vitamin B1	0.36mg (33% RDI*)	1.44mg
Niacin	2.1mg (21% RDI*)	8.4mg
Zinc	1.88mg (16% RDI*)	7.52mg

* Recommended daily intake

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Order values under $100 incur a flat shipping fee country-wide of NZ$6.50 (no extra charge for Rural Delivery).

Depending on the time of day your order is placed, we strive to have your order delivered to you within 1- 3 working days. However, please note that there are times when the postal service is at capacity and delivery times may be extended. Rural delivery can also take 1-2 working days longer.

International Orders

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International orders are shipped via DHL. Expected delivery time is 5-10 working days for most destinations, however, it can be 10-14 working days for more remote locations. We also reserve the right to charge additional shipping fees depending on the weight, volume and delivery location for your order. We will contact you to confirm shipping costs before processing your order if this is the case.

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We hope that you are happy with your purchase but should you wish to return any item to us, we will be happy to refund or replace a product subject to the following conditions:

We will provide a full refund or replacement (at your election) if the quality of goods delivered is unacceptable (we may request photographic proof). This is on the condition that you contact us within 24 hours of receiving the goods either by phone or by emailing orders@matakanasuperfoods.com. We recommend you check the contents of your parcel prior to signing the courier.

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