Nutritional Value of Amaranth
Author | : Viduranga Yashasvi Waisundara |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 178 |
Release | : 2020-03-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781838800833 |
ISBN-13 | : 1838800832 |
Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Download or read book Nutritional Value of Amaranth written by Viduranga Yashasvi Waisundara and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-03-18 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pseudocereals, belonging to the genus Amaranthus, have been cultivated for their grains for 8,000 years or more. The grain was a staple food of the Aztecs and was also considered an integral part of Aztec religious ceremonies. The book primarily focuses on the nutrient properties of amaranth and expresses its viewpoint in considering this crop as a remedy for many nutrient deficiencies and curbing food insecurity. The functional properties of the grain are immense and it is clear that the crop would be a valuable agricultural product around the world.