# Cleansing Chia Juices The Uji Chia Citrus Smoothie is Designed To Be a Whole Meal Replacement By M | Published 2016-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-juice References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/drink-spotlight-uji-chia-citrus-smoothie/) & [ujismoothies](http://www.ujismoothies.com/) UJI is a natural juice and smoothie brand that offers beverages designed as wholesome [meal replacements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-meal-to-go) and filled with cleansing ingredients that are beneficial to the digestive track. The drinks contain wholesome fruits, sustainable grains and chia seeds to provide a long-lasting meal replacement that can be consumed quickly while on-the-go. The UJI Chia Citrus Smoothie is a dairy-free, nut-free and gluten-free beverage that is made with a base of millet and sorghum. The added grains give the smoothie a hearty base that is further flavored with citrus fruits and chia seeds to bind the liquid base together. The chia seeds give the drink a thicker consistency thanks to the seed's jelly like texture. The drinks are designed for both adults and children alike to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meal Replacement Beverages:** Opportunity to create innovative and nutritious beverages that can replace traditional meals. - **Cleansing Ingredients:** Opportunity to incorporate beneficial and detoxifying ingredients into food and beverage products. - **On-the-go Consumption:** Opportunity to develop convenient and portable food and beverage options for busy individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Food Industry:** Opportunity for health food brands to offer nutritious and cleansing products like meal replacement juices. - **Plant-based Food Industry:** Opportunity for plant-based food brands to explore innovative ways to use chia seeds and other cleansing ingredients. - **Snack Industry:** Opportunity for snack brands to create convenient, on-the-go options that provide sustained energy and nutrition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Instant Chia Protein Puddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chia-protein-pudding.md) - [Oat-Infused Fruit Juices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youce-by-vaihinge.md) - [Veggie-Rich Matcha Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-go-getter-by-jamba.md) - [Chia-Infused Tea Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alternative-to-bubble-tea.md) - [Plant Replacement Juice Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subi-greens.md) - [Better-For-You Slushie-Style Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slushiestyle-drinks.md) - [Detox Immune Supporting Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immune-supporting-smoothies.md) - [Nutritious Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressed-juicery-protein-smoothies.md) - [Curated Organic Beverage Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-beverage-menu.md)