Organic Puffed Amaranth 100g

Dhatu Organic’s Puffed Amaranth is a wholesome, crunchy superfood made by gently heating amaranth seeds to retain their nutrients and light texture. Rich in protein, dietary fiber, iron, and magnesium, it’s a versatile addition to your diet that supports energy, digestion, and overall wellness. Enjoy it as a snack, mix it into breakfast cereals, or add to smoothies and baked goods for a nutrient boost. Naturally gluten-free, it’s an ideal choice for those seeking a plant-based, nutritious snack or meal enhancement that’s easy to incorporate into daily meals.

Amaranth grain is considered to have a unique composition of protein, carbohydrates, and lipids. Grain amaranth has higher protein (12 to 18%) than other cereal grains and has a significantly higher lysine content. It has high digestibility (approx. 90%) and are rich with lysine. Amaranth seed protein also differs from other cereal grains by the fact that 65% is found in the germ and 35% in the endosperm, as compared to an average of 15% in the germ and 85% in the endosperm for other cereals. Amaranth?s balanced amino acid composition is close to the optimum protein reference pattern in the human diet!!