What’s The Difference Between Sabja And Chia Seeds?

By Jhuisha Lunia

Most people confuse themselves between sabja and chia as they look quite similar. But here are a few points you can keep in mind to help differentiate between the two

Sabja will always be thick black in colour, whereas chia comes in a mix of black, grey and white in colour

Sabja will instantly float when mixed with water, whereas chia will settle down and take time to absorb

Chia seeds are usually tasteless, but sabja has a slight taste of Basil which can impact your dish or drink

Sabja is a very good ingredient to cool down your body, whereas chia is an overall ingredient which comes with benefits like weight loss, energy booster, etc.

Sabja originated in India, whereas Chia is a product of Mexico.