Submitted:
05 May 2021
Posted:
07 May 2021
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Abstract
Among the plant resources in pre-Columbian Mexico and Central America, the Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) is unique in being the only member of the Lamiaceae cultivated for the mericarps. Recently the crop has gained considerable attention due to its high of content omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, antioxidants, fibre and protein classifying it as a nutraceutical.
Keywords:
Chia
; Salvia hispanica
; nutraceutical
; pre-Columbian crop
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