Amaranth is derived from Greek word “Amaranto”, which means unfading flower. It is also called as Amaranthus. Amaranth has been cultivated as grain for 8000 years. It is also known as Pigweed. Amaranth seeds are light yellowish in colour and are about the size of poppy seeds. Amaranth has great nutritional properties as 30% higher protein compared to cereals like rice, rye and sorghum. It is rich in amino acid has highest content of Lysine and fiber compared to other cereal grains. Amaranth contains three times more fiber than wheat and five times more iron than wheat. It is gluten-free.

Uses

Amaranth is used as an ingredient primarily in bread, pasta, baby’s food, instant drinks, etc. For such purposes seeds have to undergo various processing technologies boiling, swelling, flaking, extrusion, puffing, roasting, grinding, sprouting, etc. The most common product is flour, whole amaranth seeds in breads, müsli bars, breakfast food and porridges, pastas and biscuits and cookies. Leaves and stems are interesting vegetable suitable for soups, salads or other meals.

Benefits

Amaranth contains certain medicinal properties for which it is considered as an effective agent against cancer and heart disease. Amaranth Oil is consumed as it helps in lowering cholesterol. Consumption of Amaranth seeds or oils is beneficial to people suffering from Hypertension and Cardiovascular disease.

Specification-

Country of Origin India

Harvest Period Winter Crop (Feb / Mar)

Color Light Yellowish

Packaging 10 kg, 12.5 kg, 15 kg, 25 lbs, 50 lbs, 25 kg in Paper / Poly Bags

Labelling As per buyer’s instruction

Shelf Life 1-2 Years

Purity Min 99.98%

Moisture Max 10%