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Amaranth also known as Amaranth, first grown in America over 7000 years ago, its use is traditional in Peru, Mexico and Bolivia, Amaranth seeds provide a source of protein than other cereals that can meet most the recommended protein ration for children and also can provide about 70% of energy in the diet.

Amaranth, like quinoa, was selected to the diet of astronauts for their high nutritional value, comprehensive utilization and brevity of its growing cycle and its ability to grow under adverse conditions in their development. Therefore, it was described by NASA as CELLSS culture. Amaranth became cultivated in space travel since 1985, flourishing in the space during the orbital flight of shuttle Atlantis 71 B.

 

ORIGIN AND DESCRIPTION

 

Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is a fast growing amarantácea plant with leaves, stems and purple flowers, this coloration is due to the presence of betalains, Its showy flowers sprout from the main stem inflorescence sometimes measuring up to 90 cm, creating colorful fields. About 1200 varieties are still maintained in the Andes.

Amaranth is easily adapted to different environments, has an efficient type of photosynthesis, grows quickly and does not require much maintenance. It takes place at an altitude between 1,400 and 2,400 meters. Now cultivated in different countries. It is sown in Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guatemala, Mexico and even in South Africa, but Peru is the leading producer, where this ancient species is harvested mainly in the valleys of Cusco, Ancash, Ayacucho, Huancavelica and Arequipa.

 

PROPERTIES OF AMARANTH

 

NUTRITIONAL

 

Among its main components is lysine, which is necessary for the construction of all Proteins of the organism.
Is also the main responsible for the absorption of calcium, helps greatly in recovery from surgery and sports injuries, besides favoring the production of hormones, enzymes and antibodies.
It helps considerably reduce the levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Promotes mental development and stimulates the release of growth hormone, so it is advisable to consume a child.
THE Amaranth has dethroned queen par excellence calcium: milk. This, because 100 grams of amaranth contain twice the calcium than the same volume of milk. The absence of this protein results in rickets and osteoporosis. In addition, very low calcium levels in the blood increase the irritability of the fibers and the nerve centers, producing cramps.
Phosphorus is one of its components. Compound involved in the vital functions of individuals, considered as an essential element for humans, phosphorus is responsible for storing and transporting energy in our body. Its absence or low intake we can produce fatigue and loss of concentration. Among other of its elements, we find the iron and vitamins A and C, which make the amaranth a food with higher nutrient content.
Has more of the proteins contained in corn, wheat and triple almost equal proportion to that of milk.