Chia Seeds: What the Label Says and How to Use Them
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Habbitree Premium Chia Seeds are 100% whole chia seeds with no added sugar, sold in a 250 g pack. You can find them in the Premium Seeds collection.
The label numbers
| Per 100 g | Per 30 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 486 kcal | 146 kcal |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 5.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 12.6 g |
| Dietary fibre | 34.4 g | 10.3 g |
| Total sugars | 0.7 g | 0.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Total fat | 30.7 g | 9.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g | 1.0 g |
Fibre is the standout: 10.3 g per 30 g serving, the most of Habbitree’s single seeds.
Ways to use them
- Stir them into smoothies or drinks.
- Add them to yoghurt or salads.
- Mix them into dough or roti.
A note on soaking
Chia seeds take up liquid and thicken it, so many people stir them into a drink or yoghurt and give them a few minutes. That is a common kitchen practice, not an instruction from the product page, which doesn’t give a soaking time.
Storage and shelf life
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Close the lid tightly after every use and use a clean, dry spoon. The best-before is 9 months from manufacturing.
Allergens
The page says the seeds are processed in a facility that also handles almonds, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, sesame, soy and wheat. Check the label on your pack.
To see how chia compares with the other seeds, read Five Seeds Side by Side.