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Farmley

Chia Seeds

Name: Chia Seeds
Brand: Farmley

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NOVA 1

Serving

20 g

Pack

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Ingredients

Barcode

8906120100137

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01 — Ingredient mix

What’s in the box, ranked from most concerning.

Each ingredient gets a tier from our researched dossier. The list sorts worst-first; the donut summarises the distribution. Tap any ingredient for its full dossier.

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Why it’s on SafeShelf

Reviewed and added to SafeShelf — every ingredient checked against our safety, regulatory and processing standards.

02 — Claims audit

Every label claim, fact-checked.

We treat each claim as a question — does what’s inside back it up? Tap a claim for the reasoning.

3/3

claims fully supported

“16% Plant Protein”true

Nutrition data confirms 16.9g protein per 100g (~16.9%); the claim is slightly conservative but directionally accurate.

“Rich in Omega-3”true

Chia seeds are one of the richest known plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA omega-3); the claim is well-supported by established nutritional science.

“34% Dietary Fiber”true

Nutrition data confirms exactly 34.0g dietary fiber per 100g — the claim is precise and accurate.

03 — The fuller picture

Read the whole thing if a one-line verdict isn’t enough.

What’s in favour, and what’s working against it

In favour

Exceptionally high dietary fiber — 34g per 100g
Solid plant protein — 16.9g per 100g
Rich natural source of ALA omega-3 fatty acids
Zero sugar and zero trans fat
Very low sodium — 19.3 mg per 100g
Single ingredient — no additives, colours, or preservatives

Working against

Calorie-dense at 574 kcal per 100g due to high fat content
Dry seeds pose choking and oesophageal obstruction risk
Potential cross-reactive allergenicity in seed- or nut-sensitive individuals

Who should approach with care

Infants — Dry chia seeds swell rapidly upon contact with liquid and pose a significant choking or oesophageal obstruction risk in infants and very young children who cannot reliably pre-hydrate them before ingestion.

Nut Allergy — EFSA's 2019 safety assessment identified allergenicity as the only notable hazard for chia seeds; individuals with known seed or cross-reactive nut allergies should consult a healthcare provider before consumption.

Other — Individuals with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) should avoid dry chia seeds entirely, as their strong gel-forming capacity upon contact with liquid can cause oesophageal obstruction; they should only be consumed pre-soaked.

The full analysis

Farmley Chia Seeds are a rare category of packaged food that genuinely lives up to its health halo — this is a single-ingredient whole seed with zero sugar, negligible sodium, and an outstanding nutritional density (34g fiber, 16.9g protein, and rich ALA omega-3 per 100g). Popular with fitness enthusiasts, vegetarians, and anyone looking to boost daily fiber and protein without additives or processing, the product has no artificial inputs to flag. The one practical caution every buyer must carry: dry chia seeds swell rapidly in liquid and must never be given to infants or consumed dry by anyone with swallowing difficulties, making pre-soaking non-negotiable for vulnerable users.

FSSAI licence

11421850000414

Manufacturer

Connedit Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Region

Source

MANUAL

Analysis

Independently researched