Chia : rediscovering a forgotten crop of the Aztecs
Examines one of the four main Aztec crops at the time of Columbus' arrival in the New World: chia. It offers the highest omega-3 fatty acids of all plants, is low in sodium, high in protein, fiber, and much more
xiv, 197 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
9780816524389, 9780816524884, 0816524386, 0816524882
56755740
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The importance of omega-3 fatty acids
A hidden food of the Americas
The Renaissance of chia
Chia and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids
Animal products enriched with omega-3 fatty acids: the advantage of chia over other sources
Chia: markets and commercialization