Amaranth is one of the pseudo-cereals:
-suitable for small children, athletes, the elderly
generation, people with elevated levels
blood cholesterol, celiac disease
(allergies to gluten)
-modifies intestinal peristalsis (excellent
digestibility)
-contains
-quality protein, high oil
representation of unsaturated fatty acids
acids (are important for the development of
children)
-quality fiber, starch
-mineral substances (magnesium, calcium,
potassium, zinc, iron)
-contains gluten (does not make allergic)
reaction).
Amaranth grain processing-products:
-amarante grain, pearls-pop
-Amaranth flour and defatted
-mix for gluten-free bread
-extrudates-crisps and mixtures
-naturally gluten-free products for
celiac disease
-amarante pasta, pastries
-instant mixtures with amaranth
-products with amaranth in cooperation. Amaranth flour fractionation:
-degreased flour
-amarant oil with squalene SQ ve
in the form of capsules or oil
-Amaranth fiber
-from amaranth grains
-from phytomass
-amarant extract with bioflavonoids
-development of other food supplements.