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Foods Alive | Organic Chia Oil | 8 oz
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Product contains at least 95% organic material.
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Item Form | Oil |
Brand | Foods Alive |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Diet Type | Vegan |
Material Feature | Organic |
About this item
- Artisan Cold-Pressed in small batches!
- Extra Virgin and Unrefined
- Omega Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
- Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Plant-Based, and Kosher
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Product contains at least 95% organic material.
USDA Organic is protected by law, inspected by experts, traced from farm to store, and shaped by public input. USDA develops and enforces the organic standards, which require products to be produced using farming practices that maintain and improve soil and water quality, minimize the use of synthetic materials, conserve biodiversity, and avoid genetic engineering, among other factors. Crops can be certified organic if they’re grown without prohibited substances such as most synthetic fertilizers and pesticides for three years prior to harvest. Livestock are raised on pasture and treated humanely without growth hormones or antibiotics. Organic products do not contain GMOs or artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Products that contain a minimum of 95 percent organic ingredients and use the USDA Organic seal are part of Climate Pledge Friendly.
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better food. better you.
Foods Alive is a family-company, crafting healthy foods since 1999. Just like you, we strive for the optimal health and well-being of our loved ones, which is why you will find only the highest-quality ingredients in the foods we make. From our family to yours, may you have health, wealth, and happiness.
chia seed oil / organic
Derived from the edible seeds of Salvia hispanica, chia seed oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Providing a fresh and earthy flavored oil, our small batch process starts with sampling chia seeds grown in mineral-rich soil from certified organic farmers. Before purchasing the seed, we taste test for that smooth nutty flavor to ensure you are getting a clean quality product. This extra attention to detail allows us to maintain the superior quality you have come to expect from Foods Alive.
cold-pressed oil
Cold-pressed means grinding or crushing a product slowly, with low-heat, and without chemicals, to extract pure natural oil from its source. Unfiltered and minimally processed, cold-pressed oils still have their nutritional value intact compared to other oils that are over processed and filled with chemicals.
This oil is an easy addition to any smoothie, salad, or soup, as it can be added by itself or made into a dressing or sauce! It’s the perfect source to add healthy fatty acids to your diet!
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Omega-3 per serving | 8 g | 3 g | 9 g | <1 g | <1 g | |
Omega-6 per serving | 3 g | 8 g | 3 g | 5 g | 3 g | |
Omega-9 per serving | 2 g | 2 g | 1 g | 6 g | 1 g | |
Thymoquinone per serving | 85 mg | |||||
Phosphatidylcholine per serving | 2900 mg | |||||
Phosphatidylinositol per serving | 1800 mg | |||||
Phosphatidylethanolamine per serving | 1240 mg |
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Omega-3 per serving | 10 g | 8 g | 10 g | 2 g | 8 g |
Omega-6 per serving | 2 g | 2 g | 2 g | 8 g | 2 g |
Omega-9 per serving | 2 g | 2 g | 2 g | 3 g | 2 g |
Type of Oil | Cold-pressed golden flax oil | Cold-pressed golden flax and chia oils | Cold-Pressed golden flax oil | Cold-pressed hemp and sesame oils | Cold-pressed golden flax and chia oils |
Product Description
Chia seed oil contains more than 60% omega-3 fatty acid, one of nature's richest plant sources. Chia is a Mayan word meaning ‘strength’. Mayan, Aztec and Incan cultures have used chia seeds as a staple food for thousands of years to increase endurance and strength. Recent studies have health experts turning their attention to this extraordinarily nutritious oil. Chia oil can also be used as a massage oil or body oil to nourish and replenish skin. Our Chia Oil is Artisan-Crafted in small batches and at a very low temperature of 108-degrees (Cold-Pressed), to help preserve the taste and the benefits of the oil.
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 2 x 2 x 6 inches; 7.37 ounces
- Item model number : 42
- UPC : 891551000423
- Manufacturer : Foods Alive
- ASIN : B007788AZA
- Country of Origin : USA
- Best Sellers Rank: #54,883 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
- #33 in Sesame Oils
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100% unrefined, cold-pressed chia seed oil*. *Organic Ingredient
For clearer oil, do not shakeStore in refrigeratorFreezing extends shelf life Not for use as a cooking oil
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Customers like the taste, quality and value of the herbal supplement. For example, they mention it's a nice tasting product, perfect in smoothies and that it makes their skin feel nice. That said, they appreciate the omega content. That being said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers find the taste of the chia seed oil nice, neutral, and perfect in smoothies. They also say it makes salads more satisfying and is healthy.
"I liked that the flavor was so mild. I used it on my raw salads. It made a huge difference. It made the salads more satisfying." Read more
"Very good taste and perfect in smoothies." Read more
"...Thank you Foods Alive for making such a fresh, great tasting product." Read more
"pleasant mild walnutty flavor, good source of Omega 3 ALA." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the herbal supplement. They mention that it is a great product, and thriving. Some customers also mention that the oil is cold-pressed and of high quality.
"...While this Foods Alive Chia Seed Oil is very high quality - cold-pressed Artisan and is light and thriving, I wish that Foods Alive would make it..." Read more
"It’s good" Read more
"...Great stuff." Read more
"good product" Read more
Customers like the moisturizing of the herbal supplement. They say it's a great moisturizer that makes their skin feel nice.
"...but it absorbs quickly and moisturizes as well as the heavier oils without leaving my face too shiny...." Read more
"Makes my skin FEEL nice." Read more
"Foods Alive Chia Seed Oil - A GREAT moisturizer!..." Read more
Customers like the oil. They mention it's fine, thin, and makes wrinkles less prominent.
"...The oil is thin (similar in consistency to Grapeseed or Argan) but it absorbs quickly and moisturizes as well as the heavier oils without leaving..." Read more
"...I still have wrinkles, but the Chia Oil makes them less prominent. My skin has a bit of a glow to it now...." Read more
"...I used it in salad dressing. The oil was fine. although I I did not find it any tasteir than good olive oil...." Read more
Customers like the omega content of the herbal supplement. They mention that it's a nutrition powerhouse, has 21% protein, and is high in essential amino acids. They also say it'd be a great source of Omega 3 ALA without an unhealthy omega 3:6:9 ratio. Additionally, customers also appreciate that it contains no gluten and has no cyanogenic glycosides.
"...Like flax seed, chia also contains no gluten, however the protein levels in chia seed are much higher than those found in whole flax seed...." Read more
"This oil is high in vegan omegas. I use it in my skin care creations so it has to have zero strong smell and not be icky...." Read more
"pleasant mild walnutty flavor, good source of Omega 3 ALA." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the herbal supplement. Some find it to be a good price, worth every cent, and a value for size and quality. However, others say it's expensive like most other chia oil.
"...Miron glass would add a pretty penny to the price but it is worth every cent...." Read more
"...It was extremely expensive for such a small amount - probably 5 times the price of good olive oil...." Read more
"...We both love. And the value for size and quality product." Read more
"This chia seed oil is nice tasting product but expensive like most other chia oil products on market. Too costly for regular purchasing." Read more
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Chia compares very favorably to the other main sources of -3's:
Flax: Today the main source of vegetable -3's among dietary supplements is flax seed or flax seed oils. However, flax seeds need to be milled for effective use in human '-3 absorption, and unfortunately after grinding, it becomes rancid very quickly. In addition, whole flax seed contains cyanogenic glycosides and a vitamin B antagonist, both toxins, making whole flax seed a poor health choice for omega-3 oil consumption. Flax seed oil also has its problems as a "health food" as it has been used for centuries to produce oil based paints and linoleum flooring (another common name for flax seed oil is linseed oil). Daily flax seed consumption in Europe is controlled due to its adverse effects or is banned as is the case in France where flax has been banned since the days of Napoleon.
Chia seed oil is much more stable than flax seed oil. In addition whole chia seed has no cyanogenic glycosides, does not require pre-milling and its seed is digestible without grinding. Like flax seed, chia also contains no gluten, however the protein levels in chia seed are much higher than those found in whole flax seed. Thus, if choosing a seed based high omega-3 oil, chia seed is the safe and healthy choice over flax. There are no limits to consumption of Chia.
Fish: Another important source of -3 is wild fatty sea fish (Herring Fish, Salmon, Tuna). Fish oils rich in this fatty acid contain from 20% to 30% Omega-3. In the best cases, only 1.5% of fish body weight is -3. Fish oil also contains nearly 80% saturated fat and its omega-3's are quite unstable. In addition, fish oil may contain environmental toxins such as methymercury and PCB's concentrated through the natural fish food chain, and natural high toxins from the fish liver. World fish stocks are declining and gloomy projections about ocean contamination increasingly raises questions about the safety of eating wild fish. Today many fish oils have to undergo molecular distillation to remove these known toxins and carcinogens. Many people refuse to eat fish oil based products of any kind including fish oil concentrates.
Chia oil is a stable, non-toxic alternative to fish oil with the added benefit of suiting vegan consumers.
Meat: Beef, chicken and pork have very little -3's (0.43%, 0.3% and 0.09%, respectively) and are therefore a poor source of these heart healthy oils.
Algae: Some algae contain relatively large amounts of -3. However, they also contain very large amounts of saturated fat Most Western diets do not include algae sources, however certain types of algae are useful sources of DHA, a brain and CNS functional omega-3.
Chia oil is a better source of Omega-3 than algae as, in the body, Omega-3 reacts with enzymes and A) counter-balances the effects of Omega-6 in the body and B) creates DHA. Taking algae based DHA does give you it's benefits but does not give the overall benefits that Omega-3 does.
Chia: Consumption of either fish or algae based oils can be completely avoided if a stable plant based omega-3 ALA, like Chia, is substituted for them, since it has been shown that ALA is readily converted in useful amounts in humans to both EPA and DHA. In addition, ALA is a strong feedback inhibitor of the highly inflammatory omega-6 metabolic pathway which leads to the extremely potent prostacyclins, thromboxanes and leukotrienes responsible for pain, stroke and immune response. Too much omega-6 in the diet has been heavily associated with heart attacks, strokes and over reactive cellular responses to inflammation stimuli. Consumption of either chia seed or chia seed oil provides a good balance of omega-3:6 ratio in a Western diet that far exceeds appropriate levels of omega-6 intake.
While this Foods Alive Chia Seed Oil is very high quality - cold-pressed Artisan and is light and thriving, I wish that Foods Alive would make it available in Miron glass as this bottle is plastic. Miron glass would add a pretty penny to the price but it is worth every cent. As far as chia seed oils that are bottled in plastic, I do not think there is a better quality chia seed oil than Foods Alive. 5-stars
UPDATE Nov2013 - FoodsAlive has informed me that the same high quality chia seed oil sold in their plastic containers is available for purchase on their FoodsAlive website in the miron glass. Way to go Foods Alive!
Enter Chia Seed. From trying a korean chia seed beauty serum from The Face Shop, I noticed that my skin felt moisturized and baby soft. I wanted to go a little more natural so I bought pure Chia Oil. The oil is thin (similar in consistency to Grapeseed or Argan) but it absorbs quickly and moisturizes as well as the heavier oils without leaving my face too shiny. It has the benefits of the heavier oils with the texture of a lighter oil. Apply after cleansing with your face lightly damp, massage it into your skin to allow it to absorb. Depending on your skin, you could use a few drops but I tend to like my face completely drenched so I use a small palmful.
The oil has a slightly nutty or exotic scent that I don't love but am willing to overlook because of it's effectiveness. Also beware that the oil stains light colored linens and clothes.
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