WHY doesn’t chia swell in salty peppery acidic sauce?😭🤌🏻

Nothing is expired, and the liquid is REALLY watery. I just don’t understand😭 Been awaiting the entire night and it didn’t swell AT ALL. Is it possible that it’s due to the salt (the 60% potassium type of salt)?

Please don’t ask me why chia. Just basically gotta survive.

Will be really grateful for anyone to answer me.