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Chia Seeds: Applications in the Agri-food Industry is a comprehensive guide to the properties of chia biomass (seeds, leaves, and ingredients/products thereof) and their utilization in the agri-food industry and beyond. The book is based on the analysis of chia value chain and summarizes the scientific, technical, and health aspects of chia (Salvia hispanica L.). Divided into 3 sections, it fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive overview of chia biomass available to address key global bioeconomy and United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) challenges.
User will find advanced information for the utilization of chia-based biomass based on their specific properties, application of eco-efficient technologies for their processing and conversion into a variety of products for different groups of consumers, including those with special needs (e.g. celiac patients, vegans and vegetarians). In addition, the book offers practical guidance on the development of new value chains and their integration within the existing agri-food systems.
List of contents
I CHIA VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS1. Chia breeding and agriculture
2. Post harvest handling of chia
3. Chia value chain analysis
4. Knowledge management of chia
II CHIA BIOMASS PROPERTIES5. Nutritional and chemical composition of chia seeds/leaves
6. Applications of chia seed carbohydrates
7. Applications of Chia seed oil and lipids
8. Chia seed proteins
9. Health-promoting properties of chia
III NOVEL CHIA-BASED VALUE CHAINS10. Application of chia seeds in cereal-based products
11. Application of chia seeds in meat products
12. Application of chia seeds in beverages
13. Application of chia seeds for packaging solutions
14. Gastronomic significance of chia
15. Other non-food chia applications
16. Chia for feed and forage
