Opinion on the safety of ‘Chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) and ground whole Chia seeds’ as a food ingredient

Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies was asked to deliver a scientific opinion on the safety of 'Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) and ground whole Chia' as a food ingredient. 1 For citation purposes: Scientific Opinion of the Panel on Dietetic Products Nutrition and Allergies on a request from the European Commission on the safety of 'Chia seed (Salvia hispanica) and ground whole Chia seed' as a food ingredient.The EFSA Journal (2009) 996, 1-26.