ORGANIC AMARANTH 1 Kg

The Amaranth offered by Oltresole is certified Organic: an atypical cereal, also called "false cereal", since technically these grains are not real cereals, but the seeds contained in the flower of the amaranth plant. From very ancient origins, amaranth was used above all by the Aztecs and was considered the grain of the gods. Composed of small, round grains, its color is light beige-cream. Today it is highly appreciated, both for its being naturally gluten-free, but also by those who follow vegetarian and vegan diets, because it constitutes an important resource for the richness of proteins of plant origin. It consists mainly of fibre, then contains mineral salts, calcium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin A and group B vitamins. In addition to having a high protein content. In Central America, where this food has an ancient tradition, it is used above all in the preparation of desserts, snacks or to obtain, as with corn, amaranth popcorn or even to be blown. In the West, however, the most common combination is with vegetables and legumes. It can be used instead of couscous and seasoned with spices, in particular turmeric, cinnamon and ginger. The combination with aromatic herbs, such as basil, marjoram and mint, is also excellent.