These chia seeds are the result of five years of crop trials and developments. The tiny oil-rich seeds are harvested from the Salvia hispanica plant, a member of the mint family originating in central America, where chia was a staple food in Aztec cultures, alongside beans and corn. These versatile and nutritious seeds are delicious toasted and sprinkled on salads, added to smoothies or in baking. They make a great vegan egg replacement too.