where are they grown and are they non GMO and organic?
490057
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
398780
I don't know where they were grown, but they were fine. I have however, had good luck with food and other products from China.
2280410
I only know that they were packed in the U.S. - don't know where they were grown. Sorry.
1537091
They are NOT organic, and they are NOT GMO. I contacted the company and this was their reply... "Our almonds are conventionally grown - conventionally grown products, use fertilizers and pesticides which allow for higher yield, out of season growth, greater resistance, and greater longevity. After growth, the almonds used in our natural almond flour are then steam pasteurized. The blanched almonds are considered pasteurized when they go through the blanching process (which uses steam to remove the skins to get the white color of blanched flour). Additionally, all of our almonds are non-GMO." They are NOT organic, and they are NOT GMO. I contacted the company and this was their reply... "Our almonds are conventionally grown - conventionally grown products, use fertilizers and pesticides which allow for higher yield, out of season growth, greater resistance, and greater longevity. After growth, the almonds used in our natural almond flour are then steam pasteurized. The blanched almonds are considered pasteurized when they go through the blanching process (which uses steam to remove the skins to get the white color of blanched flour). Additionally, all of our almonds are... » Read More They are NOT organic, and they are NOT GMO. I contacted the company and this was their reply... "Our almonds are conventionally grown - conventionally grown products, use fertilizers and pesticides which allow for higher yield, out of season growth, greater resistance, and greater longevity. After growth, the almonds used in our natural almond flour are then steam pasteurized. The blanched almonds are considered pasteurized when they go through the blanching process (which uses steam to remove the skins to get the white color of blanched flour). Additionally, all of our almonds are non-GMO." « Show Less
2182312
Yes, it is organic and non GMO. I've purchased this product, it says right on the bag.
743783
It says it is organic. By law any product that is labeled organic it is non gmo.
238751
I assumed it was non GMO given that this is made by Arrowhead Mills... most of their products are organic. However, it isn't listed anywhere on the box that this product is non-GMO. Nor does the package say this particular product is organic.
1299288
It is non-gmo, but not organic. We have discussed offering an organic version down the road depending on desire for it.
1862986
They are in the process of getting everything certified non-gmo. Right now only these products are certified: http://www.nongmoproject.org/find-non-gmo/search-participating-products/search/?brandId=194
916664
We only sell Non Hybrid seed - NO GMO seeds-Heirloom seeds. These are NOT monsanto seeds.
514007
All of the grains are organic. There is nothing on the package that indicates non-GMO. However, it is imported from Italy where they have strict bans on GMO grains. Hope this helps.
1667979
I have no idea if they are organic or not. Doesn't really matter if they don't grow - which they won't. Just to forewarn you: it's not YOU, it's the seeds! Another scheme to get our hard earned dollars into someone else's pocket. That seems to be the name of the game these days.
1551092
As far as I know it's non GMO. That being said no place does the Mfg say anything either way on this site. And I've never gone to the Mfg's original site. If you find out any more info please let me know. I hope this helps. 01/12/2014@02:16
991434
I see on the bag that they are pesticide and chemical free and are a product of south America, mexico. they are RAW Chia seeds. hope this helps
740755
That's a great question. It only says 100% organic on the bucket but does not say anything about NON-GMO. Glad you brought that up. I will be looking for that label next time I'm ready to purchase more seeds.
1910092
They better be non GMO because that's what I paid for. As far as I know these seeds are organic, non GMO.
1445960
Morning, Our warehouse is located in San Diego. All our seeds are grown in either Mexico, Nicaragua or Boliva and while they are not certified organic, we have a strict commitment to zero pesticides, chemicals or irradiated cleaning processes. If you visit our website, www.chosenfoods.com, you will get a good understanding of the commitment we have to quality and purity. We lab test many, many other brands of chia seeds - including "organic". Often, those labeled organic have higher concentrations of pesticides and chemicals then those with out the label. Hope this helps!