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product roundup Kitchen Table Bakers Chia Seed Parmesan Crisps. After hearing television personality Dr. Oz endorse the health benefits of chia, the team behind Kitchen Table Bakers was enticed to add the seeds to their Parmesan Crisps. That decision came full circle when Dr. Oz selected the crisps among 50 of his top products last year. Introduced at the 2013 Summer Fancy Food Show, the chia seeds in Chia Seed Parmesan Crisps have a neutral taste and do not compromise the rich parmesan flavor. The Chia Seed Parmesan Crisps perform best when merchandised in gourmet cheese departments in specialty food stores, according to the company. They are a neutral pairing for red wine or pale ales. kitchentablebakers.com Live Better Brands Simply Sprouted Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips. These stone-ground corn tortilla chips are made with organic sprouted chia seeds. The sprouting process is shown to give ingredients an extra boost of vitamins and minerals, along with increased nutrient absorption so snackers will actually get the benefit of those higher counts. An extra boost of antioxidants in a digestive-friendly snack seals the deal. Way Better Snacks Tortilla Chips come in five chia-filled varieties: sweet potato, multigrain, sweet chile, Unbeatable Blues (with salt) and Naked Blues (without salt). The full line is certified gluten-free, non-GMO, kosher and vegan. The company plans to add crackers and pita chips with sprouted chia this year. livebetterbrands.com Mamma Chia Chia Squeeze. Mamma Chia already has a loyal following of fans that love the company's Chia Vitality drink, which boasts a distinctive mouthfeel and a whopping 2,500 milligrams of omega 3s, in bright fruit flavors like cherry lime and coconut mango. So when that community asked for something new to try, Mamma Chia delivered. Chia Squeeze, introduced in spring 2013, contains USDA certified organic and non-GMO verified chia blended with fruits and vegetables. Available in apple cinnamon (with butternut squash), strawberry banana (with beets), Blackberry Bliss (with purple carrot) and Green Magic (a blend of bananas, mangoes, kale, spirulina and chlorella), the 70-calorie, low-sugar, gluten-free snack is housed in a shelf-stable squeeze pouch and packs 1,200 milligrams of essential omega 3s. mammachia.com 106 ❘ SPECIALTY FOOD MAGAZINE specialtyfood.com Mary's Gone Crackers Sticks & Twigs Pretzels. Sneaking great nutrition into every product is the goal at Mary's Gone Crackers. Well after her crackers hit the shelves, Mary Waldner learned about the nutritional benefits of chia. As a result, she developed her whole-grain, glutenfree pretzel line with the super-seed in mind. The Sticks & Twigs Pretzels contain 4 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein per 1-ounce serving and a dose of healthy fats. The pretzels are available in curry, chipotle tomato and top seller sea salt. Waldner developed a use for chia seeds in her cookies, too, adding more fiber, protein and omega 3, as well as improving the texture: the chia and other unique flours in the cookies eliminate the gritty texture some egg- and butter-less cookies can have. marysgonecrackers.com Navitas Naturals Citrus Chia Power Snack. These bite-size organic goodies are perfect for the grab-and-go lifestyle and for those who typically feel unsatisfied after a meal. Made from sustainably harvested ingredients, Citrus Chia Power Snack provides a well-rounded balance of vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, iron, magnesium and beta carotene. The chia seeds—which hail from Mexico, Argentina and Paraguay—are combined with other organic superfoods and nuts such as sesame seeds, cashews, maca and camu camu. The snack is loaded with free-radical fighting antioxidants, phytochemicals and unique compounds that promote health and vitality. Great on its own or crumbled into yogurt for breakfast for sustained energy. Raw, vegan and gluten-free. navitasnaturals.com New Hope Mills Gluten Free Chiacolate Chip Cookie Mix. Cookies are a delectable way to incorporate chia into a diet. That chia seeds help boost the nutrition for gluten-free eaters was appealing enough to the makers of New Hope Mills Gluten Free Chiacolate Chip Cookie Mix. Using the seed itself as well as chia flour, each cookie contains a hearty dose of calcium and fiber—two nutrients that gluten-free eaters can miss out on. The seeds impart a pleasing crunch and add visual interest to the cookies too. Other dietary-friendly, chia-infused mixes from New Hope Mills include Gluten Free Lemon Chia Muffin Mix and Gluten Free Pancake & Waffle Mix. newhopemills.com Nicole Potenza Denis is a contributing editor to Specialty Food Magazine.