Known Benefits
Amaranth Seeds contain a high protein content that provides protein that is completely equivalent to fish, red meat or poultry when cooked with wheat, corn or brown rice. It also contains two essential amino acids (lysine and methionine) that are not commonly found in grains. One cup of amaranth seed will provide 60% of your daily requirement of protein. It is also packed with nutrients such as magnesium and calcium.
Recommended Usage
Popular snack sold in Mexico and consumed in Europe and parts of North America. Sometimes mixed with chocolate or puffed rice. Mix and cook together with other whole grains such as brown rice, millet, quinoa or buckwheat for a highly nutritious meal.
Try making Micah’s Amaranth Cereal.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Turkey
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Nutritional Information
Calories 251kcal
Total Fat 4g
Sodium 15mg
Total Carbohydrate 46g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Protein 9g
