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NUSTİL AMARANTH 350 GR
Ingredients: 100% amaranth
🌱Gluten-free 🌱High in fiber 🌱Source of iron 🌱Source of potassium 🌱Helps balance blood sugar
🇮🇳 Origin: India
Usage: You can add boiled amaranth to salads and dishes, or use it as a substitute for flour by grinding it. You can also incorporate it into your breakfast cereals or baked goods.
Features: It is free from wheat and gluten. It does not contain sugar, additives, preservatives, coloring agents, artificial sweeteners, or trans fats.
WHAT IS AMARANTH?
Amaranth is a plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, which has been consumed as a staple food since the time of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations. It has large leaves and magnificent purple buds. Although it has a nutritional value similar to grains, it is considered a pseudocereal because it does not belong to the grain group. However, these pseudocereals do not contain gluten, making them suitable for individuals with celiac disease. NUSTİL Amarant, which contains many beneficial compounds, can be safely consumed by anyone who wants to incorporate it into their diet.
BENEFITS OF NUSTİL AMARANTH
NUSTİL AMARANTH has high nutritional value.
Compared to other grains (such as corn, rye, buckwheat, and rice), amaranth has a higher protein content. The iron content in amaranth is much higher than that of wheat, other seeds, spinach, and meat. It contains high amounts of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium. It contains more riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2, compared to grains. While other grains lack vitamin C, it is present in amaranth. It helps lower LDL cholesterol, also known as "bad cholesterol." It has a rich and balanced content of amino acids. Amaranth contains squalene, which is an important known anti-cancer compound. It has a higher fiber content compared to grains. It has antioxidant properties. Amaranth has a lower starch content compared to wheat.
WHERE IS AMARANTH USED?
NUSTİL Amarant is very versatile and easy to use. It will become a staple in your amaranth recipes as its popularity grows. Here are some examples:
In breakfast cereals and pancakes. Added to salads or used as rice. In cookie recipes. In protein bar recipes. Added to soups. In breadmaking and many other recipes that require flour.
AMARANTH RECIPES
AMARANTH SALAD Ingredients:
1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup amaranth 1/2 cup cooked lentils 100 grams white cheese 1 cucumber, diced 1 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 bunch fresh mint, chopped 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Salt and red pepper flakes For garnish:
Lemon slices Instructions:
Combine all salad ingredients, except for amaranth and water, in a bowl. In a deep and wide bowl, place the amaranth and pour the boiling water over it. Cover and let it rest for about 20 minutes until the amaranth absorbs all the water and becomes fluffy. Transfer the cooked amaranth to the salad mixture, toss to combine. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.
AMARANTH PANCAKES Ingredients:
1/2 cup amaranth flour 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup low-fat buttermilk, at room temperature 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature 1 egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled 2 tablespoons honey Butter or oil, for greasing Instructions:
Sift the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, milk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir to combine. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes. Heat a pan and lightly grease it with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of the mixture onto the pan. Cook the pancake on both sides for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with honey and fresh fruits.
For more healthy and delicious recipes, you can visit our website's recipe section.
NUSTİL Amarant (Amaranth) Product Features:
Gluten-free. Suitable for individuals with celiac disease. Free from additives, coloring agents, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives. Does not contain trans fats. Storage Conditions NUSTİL Amarant (Amaranth) is a long-lasting product that does not spoil easily. However, to preserve the nutrients and minerals in NUSTİL Amarant, it is recommended not to keep it in excessively hot areas. You can store NUSTİL Amarant in its packaging, jars, or containers. It is recommended to store it in a cool and dry area. If you want to consume the seeds in a cooler way during the summer months, you can place them in the refrigerator.
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