Microstructure, chemical composition and mucilage exudation of chia (<i>Salvia hispanica</i> L.) nutlets from Argentina

Abstract

The results obtained show a fast exudation of chia mucilage when nutlets are in contact with water. The freeze-dried crude mucilage hydrates easily in water, even at low temperatures. Chia nutlets have mucilaginous substances, with interesting functional properties from a technological and physiological point of view.