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Chia seeds

Black and white chia seeds, conventional and organic, from verified exporters in South America.

Purity99.9% minimum, machine cleaned and sorted
Packing25 kg paper or polypropylene bags, or 1 tonne bulk bags
DeliveryFOB, CIF, DAP
InspectionIndependent, at loading

Chia seeds: typical specification

Indicative
Purity
99.9% minimum, machine cleaned and sorted
Colour
Black, or white
Moisture
8% maximum
Microbiology
Salmonella absent; counts within EU and US limits
Packing
25 kg paper or polypropylene bags, or 1 tonne bulk bags
Pricing basis
Fixed per tonne

Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the exporter certificate of quality and the contract.

Delivery terms

FOBBuyer arranges the vessel and takes title at the load port.
CIFSeller arranges freight and insurance to the buyer discharge port.
DAPDelivered to an agreed place in the buyer country, import duties excluded.

Documents supplied

Certificate of analysis, including microbiologyPesticide residue report against EU or US limitsCertificate of originPhytosanitary certificateOrganic certificate of inspection for organic lotsBill of lading and packing list

Origins

Chia seeds from Paraguay

Inspected at loading. Paid against documents.

Independent inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or an equivalent accredited surveyor, with payment by documentary letter of credit.

About chia seeds

Chia is grown mainly in Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. It is sold whole, milled or as oil, and used in cereals, bakery, drinks and health food.

Buyers in the EU and US test chia closely for microbiology and pesticide residues, so we confirm the cleaning, testing and certification before any lot is offered.

Frequently asked questions

Do you supply organic lots?

Yes, from producers certified to EU organic and USDA NOP standards. EU imports travel with an electronic certificate of inspection issued through TRACES.

Can I get a sample before buying?

Pre-shipment samples can usually be arranged for approval before the contract or before shipment, with the cost agreed in advance.

What is the difference between black and white chia?

Colour, mainly. Nutritional content is very similar. White chia is often chosen where black specks would show in the finished product.

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