Organic Chia Seed Enters US Market

Navitas Naturals has launched what it claims to be the first organically certified chia seed product available on the North American market. Here is their press release, excepted here:

NAVITAS NATURALS ANNOUNCES THE FIRST CERTIFIED ORGANIC CHIA SEED

Novato, CA (April 2, 2009) – Chia seed is an ancient, nutrient-dense superfood that is one of the hottest natural products in the marketplace today. Now, superfoods leader Navitas Naturals  is boosting the interest and confidence of health- and sustainability-minded consumers even more by introducing the first certified organic chia seed to North America. Sustainably harvested in the highlands of Mexico, raw Navitas Naturals Organic Chia Seed is offered in re-sealable 8 oz and 16 oz pouches, as well as bulk quantities for sale to manufacturers.

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Bonus Recipe for Chia Fresca Breeze
By Kristen Suzanne  - Courtesy of Navitas Naturals
Yields approximately one 12-ounce serving
2 teaspoons Navitas Naturals Organic Chia Seeds
1 cup water
Juice of ½ grapefruit
2 teaspoons raw agave nectar
1 dash powdered ginger
Stir all of the ingredients together in a glass and enjoy.

THIS IS A LINK TO NAVITAS NATURAL CHIA SOLD THROUGH AMAZON. Note that this seed does not appear to be certified as organic. I've applied to become an affiliate, and will post a link to the organic chia as soon as it becomes available.