The fragrant, flavoursome and crispy mini breadsticks "Le Veneziane" are perfect at any time of day: they are irresistible with cold meats and exquisite with sauces and fresh cheese. Chia seeds come from a species of plant known as Salvia hispanica, which was widespread and widely used in Central and South America under the Aztecs and the Mayas. The pre-Columbian civilizations had been aware of the properties of the seeds ever since ancient times. Indeed, "Chia" is a Mayan word that conveys the concept of strength.