Our Inka Gourmet line of products includes organic Amarantti in different presentations. We have introduced this product in Finland since 2006 receiving excellent feedbacks from our customers not only due to their nutritional benefits but also due to its delicious taste.

The Amaranth-Inka Gourmet line of products are processed products that easy to prepare. In fact they are ready or almost ready for consumption.

Amarantti-Inka Gourmet organic products:

• Amarantti POP

In 2006 we pioneered the introduction of this product in Finland. The reaction of this product in the Finnish market have been very good due to its great flavour, rich nutritional properties, easy to combine with any meal and because it is ready for consumption. Our Amaramtti POP consists of puffed amaranth which is the result of applying high pressure to the amaranth. The final result is a puffed grain similar to POP-CORN which is soft and can be consumed inmediately and maintain the same levels of nutrients than the raw Amaranth.

Amarantti POP can be consumed just alone, together with milk, yoghurt, fruit salad etc. Due to its pleaseant sweet nutty flavors and nutrients, Amarantti POP is an excellent product for childrens and adults, sportmen, Chefs etc.

• Amarantti flakes

ABOUT AMARANTH

Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus) is a pseudo-cereal cultivated for thousands of years in South America. The Inkas considered the Amaranth in all their sacrat rituals since they considered as a excellent fruit from the “earth” mother. Seeds of Amaranth has been found in 4000 years old toms.

Due to its nutritional characteristics, it is predestinated for alternative food applications and health-oriented nutrition. The sweet, nutty flavor enriches the conventional segment of cereals. As the interest in specialty products for bread, muffins, pasta, muesli and snacks is growing, Amaranth is an attractive innovation suitable for all cooking and baking styles.

Nutritional value:
The recent attention given to Amaranth is due to it’s extraordinary nutritional value. The grain has a protein content of 12 to 17 percent and a high content of the essential amino acid lysine, which can hardly be found in other cereals. The grain has a high fibre content and is low in saturated fats. Recent studies found evidence for the reduction of the choloesterol level of animals fed with amaranth.

The recent attention given to Amaranth is due to it’s extraordinary nutritional value. The grain has a protein content of 12 to 17 percent and a high content of the essential amino acid lysine, which can hardly be found in other cereals. The grain has a high fibre content and is low in saturated fats. Recent studies found evidence for the reduction of the choloesterol level of animals fed with amaranth.

Amaranth is rich in iron and calcium as well as other vitamines and minerals. Amaranth has a high lysine, methionine and cysteine content. The essential amino acids in amaranth are in well-balanced relation to each other. This nutritional balancedness and richness is of central importance for vegetarians. A low content of sodium and the absence of saturated fats continue the list of positive attributes. Like Quinoa, Amaranth is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Nutritional values Amaranth (per 100 g) :Energy Kcal 377,00 Moisture % 12,00 Protein g 13,50 Fat g 7,10 Carbohydrates g 64,50 Dietary fibers g 2,50 Ash g 2,40 Calcium mg 236,00 Phosphor mg 453,00 Iron mg 7,50 Thiamine mg 0,30 Riboflavine mg 0,01 Nacine mg 0,40 Ascorbine acid mg 1,30

Comparison between Amaranth and other known

Alimento : Amaranth, Spagetti, Milk, Egg, rice, oats