The magnified Chia Seed, seen here at a 9:1, Water to seen ratio, shows how the seeds hold the water with their gelatinous fibers. MAKING CHIA GEL 9:1 water to seed ratio (by weight) Measured formula: Add 1/3 cup seed to 2 cups pure water.
Put water (slightly warm water will gel quicker) into a container with a tight fitting lid. Pour dry seed into water. Shake container right away for 15 seconds. Let stand for 1 minute and shake again. Mixture (Chia Gel) will store in refrigerator for 2 weeks. Add this mix, 50% - 75% up to equal parts by weight, to sauces, drinks, yogurt, salad dressings, cream cheese, jams, jellies & preserves, salsa, hot/cold cereal, dips, pudding, soup, etc. Chia's hydrophilic structure holds the water, so when mixed with the above mentioned foods, it displaces calories and fat without diluting flavor. In addition to extending foods by 50% - 75% to 100%, calories and fat have been reduced without compromising flavor, with an ingredient that is 90% water. Chia gel is also a great fat replacement in all baked goods. IT IS TRULY A DIETER'S DREAM FOOD! HEALTHY also to your wallet, CHIA SEED IS COST EFFECTIVE... FOR EVERY POUND OF DRY SEED YOU GET 10 POUNDS OF CHIA GEL!

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