ORGANIC Chia oil

Our Organic Chia Seed Oil is gently cold pressed fresh from the mill from organically grown chia seeds. The golden yellow oil with a mild flavour is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and contains around 60g of omega-3 fatty acids per 100g. (For comparison, organic linseed oil contains around 50g of omega-3 fatty acids per 100g). Chia seed oil is therefore an alternative to linseed oil and can also be used for skin care. It has a very mild taste and should always be used cold to protect the unsaturated fatty acids.

Valuable omega-3 fatty acids

Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids, also known as alpha-linolenic acid, or ALA. This essential fatty acid helps maintain normal cholesterol levels. A daily intake of 2g of ALA, which is equivalent to 11g of chia seeds, will have the same effect.

Origin and history

The seeds of the chia plant were valued by the Aztecs, Mayans and Incas of Central and South America as a nutrient-rich source of energy and were considered a staple food and remedy in one. The word 'chia', which comes from the Mayan language, also means 'strength'. In Germany and Europe, the small, black South American seeds have become an indispensable ingredient in breakfast cereals and baked goods.

Valuable and versatile

Chia seeds and chia seed flour are rich in protein, valuable fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and fibre. At the Ölmühle Solling, the valuable oil from organic chia seeds is gently cold-pressed fresh from the mill. It is golden yellow in colour, has a slightly nutty flavour and contains around 60g of omega-3 fatty acids per 100g.

Chia seed oil has a slightly nutty flavour and is versatile in the kitchen, adding flavour to dressings, dips and steamed dishes. It is also great for skin care.

Maximum daily intake
A daily intake of up to 2g should not be exceeded. Chia seed oil is an approved novel food and can be used as a dietary supplement. The high-quality, freshly cold-pressed oils from Ölmühle Solling are foods for a conscious and enjoyable diet.