Product Description
Country of origin: India
Amaranth is an excellent source of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and other micronutrients. Considering all important plant foods, not only grains, the iron content of amaranth is outstanding in both quantity and biological availability.
Its notable calcium content not only exceeds that of milk, but also makes it the best source of calcium in terms of biological utilization.
The magnesium content of amaranth is significantly higher than that of grains, which has a beneficial effect on maintaining mental freshness and heart muscle function.
Minerals: calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc
Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B6, C
Beneficial effects: supports the function of the heart muscle, keeps the mind fresh
Usage: for breakfast, with muesli, with yogurt, in milk, in kefir, in cakes, in bread, in salads
Amaranth can be used to make roasted, puffed, popped, and extruded products, which can be mixed into muesli, yogurt, or kefir. Its flour can be used to make porridge, cream soups, and due to its high starch content, bread, pastries, and cakes.
Sweet recipe with amaranth
Ingredients for Amaranth Bar:
- 1.5 cups (1 cup = 2.5 dl) puffed amaranth
- 1 tablet of dark chocolate or white chocolate for the white version
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- 1 handful of ground almonds or other nuts and seeds
- 2 tablespoons of sugar or coconut sugar
- 0.5 dl plant-based milk or water to dissolve the sugar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Preparation:
- Dissolve the chosen sugar in a little plant milk or water to prevent it from crunching under your teeth when consuming in baked goods.
- Mix together the chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut oil, and melt it.
- Stir ground almonds and amaranth into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Line a form with parchment paper, place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours, then slice and serve.