ChiaMax™ Omega-3

Low-Fat Whole Grain SuperFood

Protein + fiber + Omega-3 in an easily formulated, low fat ingredient
Now you can address three of the hottest consumer food trends with a single ingredient


For years, high protein, low-carbohydrate foods have been favorites with weight-conscious consumers. But even hotter today are the trends toward increased dietary fiber and Omega-3s by consumers who want to address energy management, heart health and glycemic health concerns. Now you can take advantage of these health and eating trends with a single ingredient – ChiaMax™ Omega-3 Low-Fat Whole Grain SuperFood.

ChiaMax™ Omega-3 is a proprietary partially defatted Salvia hispanica milled whole-grain. This gluten-free, good tasting milled whole-grain can be used in a wide range of functional food applications where low carb, high fiber, high protein and a healthy amount of Omega-3s are desired. Chia seeds were one of the original ‘superfoods' of the Americas. A highly prized staple of the Aztec diet, chia was valued for the energy, vigor and staying power it offered to this ancient civilization’s warriors.

ChiaMax™ Omega-3: perfect for sports nutrition and more


When it comes to protein-rich milled whole-grain, ChiaMax™ Omega-3 has a unique composition. A typical assay shows that it contains 48g/100g of fiber and 30g/100g of protein, along with 6g/100g ALA Omega-3. This high protein+fiber+Omega-3 combination makes ChiaMax™ Omega-3 an ideal ingredient in nutrition bars and other sports nutrition formulations. Its broad functionality enables it to fulfill multiple nutrient requirements. It can replace whey proteins that have seen huge price increases due to an ongoing global milk shortage; it can sidestep skyrocketing grain costs by providing an alternate to separately-added fiber; it can supplant gums and binders in your formulation; and most importantly, it can provide your products with an additional source of high-quality, shelf-stable Omega-3, one of the hottest and most consumer-recognized products in the marketplace today. Another key application is in sports nutrition shakes, where ChiaMax™ Omega-3 can build viscosity, replacing hydrocolloids like gum arabic, offering your product a ‘cleaner label’.

ChiaMax™ Omega-3 is a 100% natural product that is made via clean supercritical CO2 partial defatting of milled chia seeds. It has the regulatory status of a partially-defatted whole-grain food. ChiaMax™ Omega-3 has a pleasant, mild nutty flavor that will not adversely affect the final flavor profile of a consumer product and is highly stable, offering excellent shelf-life and efficacy to the consumer.

The ChiaMax™ Omega-3 brand

A commitment to quality and efficacy you can trust

Valensa is a leading manufacturer of targeted, high-value supplemental nutrition products for a broad range of applications. ChiaMax™ Omega-3 is a unique ingredient that relies on solid science and good manufacturing practices. We employ our DeepExtract™ supercritical CO2 process to remove fat and "superconcentrate" the key protein and fiber nutrients from chia seeds. Valensa is ready to partner with you to adapt this ingredient to your application. Our commitment to quality means that you can trust ChiaMax™ Omega-3 as a foundation of the brands you create in the marketplace.

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Market Facts

  • Sports nutrition is a $5 billion market today
  • The sports nutrition market is expected to grow to over $20 billion by 2013
  • Omega-3 ALA fatty acids are recognized as essential
  • Adults in the USA and Europe consume only half the amount of fiber recommended
  • Additional fiber is one of the top three new eating trends at the supermarket
  • Sales of gluten-free food products in the U.S. are growing faster than 14% per year

Health Focus

  • Weight management
  • Energy management
  • Body building and exercise recovery
  • Blood sugar management
  • Digestive health
  • Celiac disease