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Earth root Amaranth

Earth Root Amaranth is characterized by small, often green or reddish flowers arranged in dense clusters, stems and leaves that are likewise deeply pigmented, and dry, indehiscent, one- seeded fruit. The amaranth seed is quite small 0.9 to 1.7 mm diameter. Seed colors can vary from cream to gold and pink to black. The tiny, lens shaped seeds are usually pale in color. Amaranth seeds contain exceptionally complete protein for plant sources. Besides protein, they prove to be a good source of dietary fiber and dietary minerals such as iron, magnesium, phosphorus, copper and especially manganese.

Ingredient Name: Amaranth

Labeling Claims: Halal, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified, FDA Compliant, Halal, Organic Certified, USDA Certified

Features: Reduction in Cholesterol

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    Identification & Functionality

    Ingredient Name
    Ingredient Origin
    Other Name
    Amaranthus,Pigweed, Rajgira
    Botanical Name
    Amaranthus
    Plant Family
    Amaranthaceae
    Part Used
    seed
    Ingredients
    Amaranth
    Food Additive Number
    E 123, INS 123
    Technologies
    Constituents

    Amaranth important constituents as squalene, tocopherols, phenolic compounds, phytates, and vitamins.

    Features & Benefits

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    Applications & Uses

    Uses

    Amaranth are used in various culinary preparations. Popped grains are used in the form of puddings or mixed with sugar syrup to make sweet balls (laddoo). the grains can be used in the preparation of breads, biscuits, flakes, cake, pastry, crackers, ice- cream and lysine rich baby foods. Amaranth oil, containing ‘squalene’ a cosmetic ingredient and skin penetrant. Amaranth is used for ulcers, diarrhea, swelling of the mouth or throat, and high cholesterol.

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