Product Review of Nuchia Foods Gluten-Free Chia Seed Flour

Nuchia Foods Chia Seed Flour is a blend of raw chia seeds and organic brown rice flour milled using a patented process. Chia seeds are tiny nutritious seeds, particularly high in fiber and omega-3 essential fatty acids. Another benefit, according to the manufacturer is that Chia Seed Flour can be used as a 1:1 replacement for wheat flour in recipes.

Adding chia seed flour to recipes improves the nutrition of gluten free foods. If you don't mind ordering products online or paying a higher price compared to other gluten-free flour blends, this flour blend is a healthy addition to gluten free diets.

Chia seeds are very nutritious, an appealing quality for those looking for better nutritional value in gluten-free products. Nuchia brand Chia Seed Flour contains antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and, according to the manufacturer, "it has a full days supply of Omega-3 fatty acids and 9.4 grams of fiber."

I tested this product by making Nestles Toll House Cookies using the recipe on the back of the Nestle chocolate chip bag. I substituted chia seed flour, 1:1 for the wheat flour, but otherwise followed the recipe exactly.

The result was a good tasting, mildly nutty-flavored cookie. As you can see in the photo, the cookies were darker in color than other gluten-free flours. Chia Seed Flour Blend has a darker color than other flours, more like dark buckwheat flour or Montina flour.

The chocolate chip cookies, made without using xanthan gum or guar gum were very good. If you decide to try this nutritious gluten-free flour blend, be sure to follow the cooking tips on the Nuchia website. For best baking results sift flour before using it and when baking breads, use smaller loaf pans for better results.

Guide purchased this product for review.