Chia (Salvia Hispanica L)

The potential of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) farming in Kenya for improved Food Security, Nutrition and Health.

Our Research Strategy

Our research extends from the production of chia seeds and leaves to utilization of value added products.

The main areas of research are:

Chia cultivation
Value addition of chia seeds, leaves and stalks
Community engagement in chia farming and utilization
Chia processes development
Chia integration with other super food crops like oyster mushrooms

Our collaborations

In order to address societal, industrial and policy questions, we have developed a number of successful partnerships. They widen our research capacity and help us better realize the research impact.

This has included collaborations in:

Food science
Agricultural sciences
Engineering
Business management

The Potential of Chia (Salvia hispanica L.) Farming in Kenya for Improved Food Security, Nutrition and Health. 2018 – 2022

Funded by: NRF – Kenya: https://researchfund.go.ke/

Integrated Chia and Oyster Mushroom System for Sustainable Food Value Chain in Africa (CHIAM) 2022 – 2024

Funded by: ERA‐NET Cofund on Food Systems and Climate, European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 862555.

https://www.foscera.net/en/foscera/Projects/CHIAM.htm