Along with buckwheat and quinoa, amaranth is one of the few plant sources to offer a complete set of amino acids, making it a rare plant source of complete protein. It's naturally gluten-free and a good source of fiber. Now Foods organic amaranth has a mild flavor that's both sweet and nutty and its perfect as a hot cereal or in baked goods and granola.
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Container About 10
Serving Size ¼ cup (47 g)
| % Daily Value* | |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 3.5 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.5 g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0 mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31 g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 11% |
| Total Sugars 1 g | |
| Added Sugars 0 g | 0% |
| Protein 0 g |
Not a significant source of saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, iron, and potassium.
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
ORGANIC WHOLE GRAIN AMARANTH.
Suggested Use:
Cook before consuming., Cooking Instructions:, 1 cup of NOW Real Food® Organic Amaranth, 2 ½ cups of water, Rinse organic amaranth thoroughly under cold running water., Combine amaranth and water into a pot., Bring to a boil then cover with tight fitting lid., Reduce heat to low and allow amaranth to simmer for 20 minutes or until grains are fluffy and water absorbs., **Tip: If you would like to turn this mixture into an amaranth porridge add another ½ cup of water and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
CA WARNING:
California Proposition 65 WARNING: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/food.
Certifier:
Certified Organic by QAI.
