Nut & Seed
Chia Seed
About This Entry
Chia seeds are prized for the gel they form when soaked, used in puddings and as an egg substitute, with a mild, faintly nutty flavor — that lightness pairs with Moscato.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- flaxseed
- hemp seed
- oats
- strawberry
At a Glance
Group
Edible Seeds
Classification
Nuts & Seeds
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Salvia hispanica
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chia Seed
- Classification
- Nuts & Seeds
- Group
- Edible Seeds
- Scientific name
- Salvia hispanica
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent