why didn't you answer the question about where the chia seeds are grown? Are the seeds grown in China and then deistributed from Mexico?
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There's NO indication on packaging that the chia seeds are grown in China and then distributed from Scottsdale, AZ. There's currently little likelihood of obtaining chia seeds for edible consumption from China, since most of that country is not suitable for chia seed production. Chia plants are grown as field crops requiring relatively long periods of light. Under the right conditions, they form seeds once a year in the fall. Chia plants on CHIA PETS made in China grow, mature, and die in indoor settings without ever going to seed.
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They are native to South America but grown here in U.S.A. as well. Nothing I have found says they are grown in China. Here are some links to read about Nutiva Chia Seeds. http://nutiva.com/nutiva-addresses-surging-demand-for-organic-chia/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOU6p9lKIHM http://nutiva.com/category/chia/
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They are grown in Argentina and they were labelled organic but there is no indication they are non-GMO though I suspect that it is very unlikely that Chia has any GMO efforts behind it
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Nancy: I just noticed on the canister I have it says "product of China", yet the company is located in Sun Valley, California, so your guess is as good as mine. I do intend to send an e-mail to the company for further information.
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I looked at the box and it says "Grown in North America". That could be Mexico though, else I think they would just say "Grown in the USA". Still I have six cats who love the stuff and are very happy, so I'd say its safe.
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Contacted Sunfood Superfoods this morning (8-18-14) and spoke with a rep. Country of origin is currently Brazil, but sometimes source from Peru. Hope this helps.
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Taiwan seems to be the place they are produced, but distributed out of Dallas, TX. Great question. Let me know if you discover anything important about this product. I have been using it for years and enjoy it.
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I contacted company in Arizona. Reply was that they only use organic stevia and only source is China. I do not care to use products from China however this particular product seems to be a good one.
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The seeds are Open Pollinated and DO NOT come from China. Seed Needs products are sold and shipped within the US. Thanks!
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I see no mention of salba chi on the package. The seeds come from Bolivia. You can go to http://chosen-foods.com/ for more information.
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I purchased the seeds through Amazon. I do not know if they come from China.
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WOW, excellent questions. The box says, "Blended and Packaged in U.S.A." so unsure as to where grown. Plus, it doesn't saying anything about having been tested for heavy metals and pesticides.
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Healthworks chia seeds are usually from Mexico, Argentina or South America in those regions. We're always looking for high quality products at low prices so we can pass this along to our customers. They don't always come from the same place, but rest assured they are personally inspected and must meet our standards before they are brought to our customers. Thanks,Healthworks
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The seed in this product is grown in Ecuador or Bolivia as this is the best climate for Chia to grow. Every harvest is specially selected by me personally. With over 30 years of organic production experience, I personally manage our organic farming operations in Ecuador. The organic growing methods we use are the most advanced and cutting edge techniques and materials (all vegan) known in the world. We have an ongoing on-farm research program that is dedicated to continuously discovering new ways to optimize soil fertility and produce the most nutritionally abundant chia seeds in the world. Thank you for asking. The seed in this product is grown in Ecuador or Bolivia as this is the best climate for Chia to grow. Every harvest is specially selected by me personally. With over 30 years of organic production experience, I personally manage our organic farming operations in Ecuador. The organic growing methods we use are the most advanced and cutting edge techniques and materials (all vegan) known in the world. We have an ongoing on-farm research program that is dedicated to continuously discovering new ways to optimize soil fertility and produce the most nutritionally abundant chia seeds in the world.... » Read More The seed in this product is grown in Ecuador or Bolivia as this is the best climate for Chia to grow. Every harvest is specially selected by me personally. With over 30 years of organic production experience, I personally manage our organic farming operations in Ecuador. The organic growing methods we use are the most advanced and cutting edge techniques and materials (all vegan) known in the world. We have an ongoing on-farm research program that is dedicated to continuously discovering new ways to optimize soil fertility and produce the most nutritionally abundant chia seeds in the world. Thank you for asking. « Show Less
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Most if not all chia seed production is done organically since it isn't affected by any major pests or diseases. If you choose to buy something labeled as "organic", then you're just paying extra for unnecessary marketing hype (in this case).
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Your seeds are not from china. The species name is Capsicum chinense and has nothing to do with China. It's chinense not chinese!
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The Chia seeds that I purchased contained no foreign matter. They were delicious and I have used them in baking, cooking and in oatmeal. I bought the 4 pack and gave 2 bags away to friends and kept the other 2 for myself. I am on my second bag and have found no problem and will buy it again.