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Amaranth species that are still used as a grain are Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthus cruentus L., and Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. The yield of grain amaranth is comparable to that of rice or maize. The grain was a staple food of the Aztecs and an integral part of Aztec religious ceremonies.
Grain amaranth has been used for food by humans in several ways. The grain can be ground into a flour for use like other grain flours. It can be popped like popcorn, or flaked like oatmeal. [52] Seeds of Amaranth grain have been found in Antofagasta de la Sierra Department, Catamarca, Argentina in the southern Puna desert of the north of ...
High in protein and easy to cook, Amaranth can be used as a substitute in porridge, stirred into soups, or even milled into a gluten-free flour. ... Related Video: The benefits of whole grains ...
Amaranthus palmeri is a species of edible flowering plant in the amaranth genus. It has several common names, including carelessweed, [1] dioecious amaranth, [2] Palmer's amaranth, Palmer amaranth, and Palmer's pigweed. It is native to most of the southern half of North America. Populations in the eastern United States are probably naturalized ...
The Bojon Gourmet. Time Commitment: 25 minutes Why We Love It: vegetarian, crowd-pleaser, <30 minutes, high protein Mix amaranth with other ancient grains for a stellar gluten-free tortilla. Try ...
Amaranthus cruentus is a flowering plant species that is native from Central Mexico to Nicaragua. [2] It yields a nutritious staple amaranth grain, being one of three Amaranthus species cultivated as a grain source, the other two being Amaranthus hypochondriacus and Amaranthus caudatus.
Sprouted whole grain Sprouted grains, which also contain the bran, germ and endosperm, go through a soaking and germination process that boosts their nutrient availability and makes them easier to ...
In drying, grain that is dried in yards or on roads, as is common in parts of Asia, may be partially consumed by birds and rodents. Wind, either natural or from passing vehicles in the case of road drying, can blow grain away. The main cause of loss during drying is the cracking of grain kernels that are eaten whole, such as rice.