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Chiasamen

chia seeds

noun CHEE-ah-zah-men Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: from Nahuatl chian

Usage Note

Chiasamen are chia seeds, marketed in Germany as a health superfood rich in omega-3 and fibre. They absorb liquid and form a gel, used in Chiapudding, Smoothies, and as an egg substitute. Usually in plural form.

Examples

"Chiasamen quellen in Kokosmilch auf und bilden einen dickflüssigen Pudding."

Natural Translation

Chia seeds swell up in coconut milk and form a thick pudding.

Literal Translation

Chia seeds swell in coconut milk up and form a thick pudding.

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