Description
Amaranth (amaranthus) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaranthaceae family, native to Central and South America, where it was already cultivated by pre-Columbian civilizations.
The Aztecs called it the mysterious grain or grain of the Gods.

Ingredients
Organic amaranth.

Gluten-free.

Nutritional characteristics

Average values	per 100 g
Energy	1,565 kJ/374 kcal
Fats of which saturated fatty acids	6.5 g 1.7 g
Carbohydrates of which sugars	51 g 0 g
Proteins	14.5 g
Fibre	15 g
Salt	0.05 g

Directions for use
It is used for soups, croquettes, sweet or savory gratins.
It is also excellent when combined with other cereals. Even solely for its properties, it can be added to any cereal-based preparation: on its own, it can complete a soup; with rice, it makes the dish crunchier; with wheat, it becomes a nutritious dish; it sweetens barley and spelt; and with millet, it almost becomes a cream on which to spread vegetables or legumes.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and heat sources.
Shelf life from production date, in unopened package: 14 months.

Format
Net weight: 400 g.

Code 3447