AMARANTH
Botanic Characteristics: |
Botanically speaking, the Grain-Amaranth does not count among the true grains, but belongs to the family of the Amaranthaceae and the genus of amaranth (also known as pigweed). Therefore its seeds are not like wheat or barley grains, but very small and almost round. They are, in fact, rather reminiscent of millet, but again millet is no relative of this genus. Like Quinoa, this "pseudograin" boasts a long history: Apparently the plant was already known to the Maya and the ancient Azteks. Amaranth grows well in warm dry areas and is planted cultivated on a small-scale, notably in the Andes, of course, due to its long tradition there. |
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| Aussehen: | Runde gelbliche Körner mit harter Schale, die in langen roten Rispen an strauchartigen Pflanzen wachsen. | ||||
| Geschmack: | Amaranth-Mehl hat einen angenehmen nussigen Geschmack. | ||||
| Verwendung: | Amaranth wird heute in verschiedenen Kulturen verwendet. Aus der Saat werden u.a. Getränke, Süßigkeiten und vieles andere hergestellt. In Europa verleiht z.B. die Amranth-Flocke Müslis oder Broten exotischen Flair. Auch sonst werden die Samenkörner ähnlich verwendet wie z.B. Dinkel oder Dicoccum, die ebenfalls eher wenig Kleber enthalten. Nebenbei werden die Blätter gern als Gemüse gegessen. | ||||
| Inhaltsstoffe: | Amaranth is said to contain large amounts of protein and essential amino acids, such as lysine as well as minerals such as iron and magnesium. | ||||
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