Amaranth Seeds - 100 g

Details Origin Amaranth seeds Amaranth is the seed of the eponymous plant the Amaranth. It is a plant with long red stems. The Amaranth originally comes from South America and was an important food source for the Inca. The Aztecs also used the plant. Production process Amaranth seeds Amaranth appears in different species and can be divided into 3 different categories: pseudo-grain, vegetable, or ornamental. Some species are edible and the differences are more or less cultural preferences. They are all very nutritious. The species eaten as vegetables taste somewhat like spinach. The species whose seeds are eaten are pseudo-cereals. The seeds are ground into flour or eaten as quinoa with a similar protein kick. Healthy properties Amaranth bio seeds and applications Amaranth contains proteinte, is rich in vitamin B, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc. Amaranth organic is very versatile and can be used in various dishes. The taste is similar to Quinoa which is described as mildly nutty. The Amaranth seeds can be eaten as a substitute for rice or quinoa. Amaranth is also roasted just like corn, resulting in a kind of mini popcorn. Keep a lid on the pan because puffed Amaranth shoots out in all directions. If you make flour from the seeds, it can be used for baking (bread, biscuits, etc) or as a thickener for soups and sauces. The flakes can be made into porridge. Pro's & cons plus-circle Rich in nutrients such as vitamin B, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc plus-circle Can be used as a substitute for rice or quinoa in dishes plus-circle Versatile in use: can be popped like mini popcorn, used as flour for baking, or as a thickener for soups and sauces Legal Disclaimer: We try to deliver organic qualité if possible. However, this is not always possible and the quality can varie during the year. This due to: insufficient harvest, not sufficient active principals in de organic qualité, temporarily not available in organic quality,…Do you wish more information on this, then we need to check our current stock. Allergan info: This product is packaged and/or stored in a facility that also processes products containing nuts, peanuts, mustard, celery, gluten, sesame, soy and sulphites. Despite all precautions, it is possible that this product contains traces of these allergens. Please consume for small trial quantity to avoid any alergical effects. Direction of use: Please consult dietician, physician, cosmetologist, herboriste, aurvedic experts for any external or internal usage.