• Amisha
• Dr. Yogesh Shrinivas Gat

Chia seeds also known as “Salvia Hispanica” belongs to the mint family and are native to Central America. These are black and white tiny seeds with 1mm diameter and are used as energy boosters. These are highly rich in fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, polyunsaturated fatty acids(PUFA), calcium and some other minerals and hence they are known as “Power House of Nutrients”. They are highly nutritious. They have many health benefits as they prevent cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory diseases and high blood pressure problems. The seeds and the oil extracted is highly rich in antioxidants ( tocopherol, carotene, phytosterol and various phenolic compounds like kefic acid and chlorogenic acid. The solvent extraction, soxhlet extraction and screw pressing methods are being used for the extraction of oil. The mucilage of the seed as a variety of functional properties. The mucilage is being extracted by hot and cold methods.

Salvia hispanica, mucilage, PUFA, solvent extraction, soxhlet extraction, pressing method, phenolics, oil extraction.

"EXTRACTION, ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SALVIA HISPANICA: MUCILAGE, SEED OIL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES-A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no.1827-1842, February-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2102220.pdf

"EXTRACTION, ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF SALVIA HISPANICA: MUCILAGE, SEED OIL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES-A REVIEW", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 2, page no. pp1827-1842, February-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2102220.pdf