KEARNY, N.J.—Benexia Chia Seed has received Novel Food status in the European Union (EU) for use in bread application and plans are underway to expand the applications permitted as well as the Chia products that can be used, according to the company.
Cultivated by the ancient Aztecs as a high-energy, endurance food, Chia is one of the richest plant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to promote cardiovascular health. It also contains high fiber, easy-to-digest protein, amino acids, vitamins, calcium and other minerals. Benexia is available as flour (defatted bran), oil, water-soluble omega-3 microencapsulated powder or as bulk, sprouted or milled seed, to meet the needs of the food and nutraceuticals industry.
“Currently the only Chia seed permissible for sale in the EU, Benexia seed will stay in the forefront of approved applications and types of Chia products that can be sold,” said Dean Mosca, president of Proprietary Nutritionals, Inc., exclusive marketer of Benexia™ Chia Seed.
