Welcome at 'ALEC
International S.A.'
Paraguayan Cleaner & Exporter of
Chía Seeds
Paraguay the country of origin itself
is landlocked
in central South America, bordered by Argentina, Brazil, and
Bolivia.
The terrain
consists mostly of grassy plains and has a ideal tropical to
subtropical climate with abundant water and very fertile soil. Which support farming and
the production of agricultural products and made Paraguay world´s
biggest producer and exporter of Chía Seeds. (species:
Salvia Hispanica, HS code: 1207.99.90, Spanish: semillas de chía,
granos de chía)
More and more consumers are aware of Chía and its
benefits. Chía is one of the world's hottest superfoods: gluten-free,
and rich in omega-3 fatty acids, protein, fibre, vitamins &
minerals. There's increasing demand for nutritional ancient grains
& multi-cereal-based products as functional foods. Due these this
niche product is globally one of the fastest growing commodity markets
and is likely to keep on witnessing tremendous growth in the near
future.
Chía is mainly used in bakery products, seed mixes
or packed as a single product. As final use they can be used as: an
additive in food, a nutritional supplement, and/or a base for beverages.
Chia
Seeds | Chiasamen | Chiazaad | Graines de Chia |
Semillas de
Chía | Sementes de Chia | Semi di Chia | Chiafrön | Chiafrø
| Nasiona Chia
Chia
Tohumu | Σπόρος τσία | 奇亞籽 | 치아 씨앗 | チアシード | Семена
чиа | насіння Чіа | चिया बीज | بذرة الشيا
| চিয়া সিড | Hạt Chia | Biji
Chia | Benih Chia