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Amaranth - ancient superfood

Amaranth - ancient superfood

Amaranth is a pseudocereal cultivated over 8,000 years ago by the Aztecs and Incas. The seeds are tiny, round, and naturally gluten-free. They contain more protein than most grains.

Amaranth was a sacred crop of the Aztecs.
It contains more protein and lysine than most grains.
Amaranth is naturally gluten-free.
Puffed amaranth is made by heating seeds in a dry pan.

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Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)

Energy

371 kcal

19 %

Proteins

14 g

27 %

Fats

7 g

10 %

Carbohydrates

65 g

25 %

Fiber

7 g

27 %

Salt

10 mg

< 1 %