Chia seed / Salvia hispanica Chia seed are obtained from Chia plant , which are oval in shape (usually 1 mm in diameter) , these tiny seed are a storehouse of energy and have gained world wide recognition for their nutritional benefits . Its seed are Hygroscopic and have the ability to absorb water , and form a mucilaginous layer that gives chia-based foods and drinks a gel-like texture . Chia seed were first cultivated by Mexico , Guatemala country and originally native of America . Chia is a annual herbaceous plant that can reach near about 1 meter in height . Its leaves are elongated and serrated , oppos...