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%
Quality: 1st Grade Purity: 99.8%, Packing: PP Bags p/25/50kg Season: July - November Origin: Paraguay / Argentina Annual production volume: 200ton Container capacity: 20ton
Price : INR 50.00 / Kilogram Business Type : Manufacturer, Exporter, Supplier Product Details Cultivation Type : Natural Shelf Life ; 1 Year Color : Creamy Feature : Good For Health, Natural Test Form : Seeds Packaging Type : Gunny Bag, Jute Bag Packaging Size : 50Kg Preferred Buyer From Location : All Countries Except India
Percentage - 32041984
Cleaning Type - Sortex and Machine Cleaned Product images name - Amaranth-seeds Product Description 1 - 100% High Quality Gluten-Free GMO-Free AMARANTH GRAIN Product origin - India Minimum Order Size and Packaging details - FCL and Mix Containers Packing Details- Bulk, PP, Jute, Consumer Packs
Botanical Name: Amaranthus Other Names: Rajgira, Ramdana Amaranth is a nutritious grain and a group of more than 60 di?erent species of amaranthus. However, there are only three species namely Amaranthus cruenus, Amaranthus hypochondriacus, and Amaranthus caudatus are commonly cultivated for their edible seeds. In the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilizations, Amaranth was considered as dietary staple foods. Health Benefits -Excellent food for Brain & neurological Health -Good source of antioxidants -Good for heart health, as lowers LDL cholesterol level -Naturally Gluten free, suitable for celiac diet -Improve bone health Recently Amaranth has gained popularity as a super food or health food, as it has a remarkable nutritional profile and associated with numerous health benefits. It is a good source of protein, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, Iron etc. Amaranth is widely used in a various foods such as bread, pasta, soups, sweets, biscuits, beverages, breakfast foods etc.
Amaranth which natuarrly grown, cleaned sortex. Packing would be 25kg, and 50 kg.
Selling best quality of Amaranth, also selling flour form as well.
Amaranthus is a cosmopolitan genus of annual or short-lived perennial plants collectively known as amaranths. Some amaranth species are cultivated as leaf vegetables, pseudocereals, and ornamental plants. Most of the Amaranthus species are summer annual and are commonly referred to as pigweeds.
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