{"id":25352,"date":"2026-04-16T15:24:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T15:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harinaspolo.com\/?page_id=25352"},"modified":"2026-10-16T20:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T18:10:21","slug":"amaranto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/harinaspolo.com\/en\/otros-cereales\/amaranto\/","title":{"rendered":"Amaranth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amaranth: Nutritional Potential and Added Value.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

Amaranth represents one of the most complete sources of plant-based protein in the plant kingdom. Unlike wheat, it stands out for its high content of<\/span> lysine<\/b>, an essential amino acid often lacking in traditional grains, making it the perfect ally for improving the biological profile of any formulation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Nutritional Benefits: Much More Than a Grain.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>

For the conscious consumer, amaranth is a nutritional goldmine. Incorporating it into your daily diet offers benefits that few ingredients can match:<\/span><\/p>

  1. High Biological Value Protein:<\/b><\/span> It contains lysine<\/b>, an essential amino acid absent in most grains, making its protein complete and comparable to that of animal origin.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  2. Mineral Richness:<\/b><\/span> It is an exceptional source of calcium, magnesium, and iron, which are essential for bone health and the prevention of anemia.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  3. Dietary Fiber:<\/b><\/span> Promotes digestion and helps regulate cholesterol and blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  4. Healthy Fats:<\/b><\/span> Contains squalene, an antioxidant compound that benefits cardiovascular health and cell regeneration.<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Nutritional Analysis (100g)<\/span><\/span><\/h2>
    Component<\/strong><\/span><\/td>Approx. quantity<\/strong><\/span><\/td>% Daily Value (DV)*<\/strong><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
    Energy<\/b><\/span><\/td>371 kcal<\/span><\/td>19%<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Proteins<\/b><\/span><\/td>13.6 g<\/span><\/td>27%<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Fats<\/span> Totals<\/b><\/span><\/td>7.0 g<\/span><\/td>11%<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2014 Saturated Fats<\/span><\/td>1.5 g<\/span><\/td>8%<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    Carbohydrates<\/b><\/span><\/td>65.3 g<\/span><\/td>22%<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2014 Dietary Fiber<\/span><\/td>6.7 g<\/span><\/td>24%<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
    \u2014 Sugars<\/span><\/td>1.7 g<\/span><\/td>–<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    (13.6 x 4) + (65.3 x 4) + (7.0 x 9) + (6.7 x 2) = 392.0 Ajustado a 371 kcal<\/span><\/div>
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    Functionality in Industry and the Workshop.<\/span><\/h2>

    Amaranth not only provides nutrition but also uniquely modifies the structure and flavor of doughs:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    For the Food Industry (Snacks, Pastas and Plant-Based)<\/span>:<\/span><\/h3>