amaranth

The largest crop grown in North and Central America is considered one of the oldest known crops - amaranth, well-known among followers of a conscious and healthy diet. Its health-promoting values have recently become a sensation in the healthy food market and have quickly attracted the interest of people who use natural products.

Advanced amaranth properties

A popular product, expanded amaranth, is made by subjecting the grains to high pressure. This increases their volume, making them an excellent addition to porridge, chops, breadcrumbs, batter and bread. The grains can be eaten without heat treatment. It perfectly thickens the preparation of meals, enriching them with a portion of fiber. Expanded amaranth has up to three times more of this ingredient than other popularly grown grains like rye or wheat. Therefore, it aids in digestion and can be used as a product to help shed excess pounds. At the same time, it is a gluten-free grain, so valuable flour can be made from it. It is suitable for people whose diet does not contain gluten, for vegans and for everyone who takes care of their body. At the same time, amaranth contains very large amounts of valuable vitamins, such as vitamins C, A, D, E and B. Expanded amaranth is rich in minerals necessary for the proper functioning of the body, such as magnesium, iron, sodium, calcium and phosphorus.