100% Organic Amaranth Flour 300g - Rich in Fibre, Protein and Minerals - Made from 100% Cold-Pressed Amaranth Grain - Vegan and Gluten-Free - Non-GMO - Recyclable Packaging

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So, what is gluten free flour? Various gluten free plants, vegetables and nuts can be ground or milled to make flour. Lamacchia C, Camarca A, Picascia S, Di Luccia A, Gianfrani C (Jan 29, 2014). "Cereal-based gluten-free food: how to reconcile nutritional and technological properties of wheat proteins with safety for celiac disease patients". Nutrients (Review). 6 (2): 575–90. doi: 10.3390/nu6020575. PMC 3942718. PMID 24481131. Amaranth flour is an alternative for making healthy breads at home. If you want to perfect baking with amaranth flour, here are some things I’ve learned from my Nana that you should consider. Combine with Almond Flour

The benefits of amaranth come from the fact that it’s a complete protein that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It’s also rich in fiber and has shown to fight heart disease and digestive problems. For these reasons, choosing to cook amaranth and add it to your daily diet can have great benefits. Nutrition Facts

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Calcium is so important because without enough of it in the body, bones are susceptible to becoming weak and pliable, making them more prone to fractures and breaks. Calcium aids in bone strength as the bones build up calcium stores over time. 4. Helps Lower Cholesterol For non-gluten-free baking, simply replace 25% of your recipe’s wheat flour with amaranth flour to boost iron, protein, and fiber content!

Culpepper et al. (2006). Glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth ( Amaranthus palmeri) confirmed in Georgia. Weed Science 54: 620-626. Sergei L. Mosyakin; Kenneth R. Robertson (1996). "New infrageneric taxa and combinations in Amaranthus (Amaranthaceae)". Ann. Bot. Fennici. 33 (4): 275–281. JSTOR 23726306.

Quinoa flour is the best substitute for amaranth flour, as they are both made from seeds and have a similar nutty flavor profile and texture. Quinoa flour is also widely available in many grocery stores and health food shops if you can’t find amaranth flour. Made from potato starch. Potato flour can be used in bakes which call for a denser texture, such as pancakes or flatbreads. But it can also be used in homemade sauces and gluten free batters too! In my experience, it’s best to start by baking with a smaller amount of amaranth flour. Mix about 25% amaranth flour with 75% almond flour or another type of gluten-free flour, such as rice flour or tapioca flour. Caselato-Sousa, Maria. Amaranth grain and its action on blood glucose level. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism. Our stone-ground flours and meals are made the old fashioned way, on our slow-turning quartz-stone mills. This time honored technique maintains cool temperatures, which preserves the natural flavor and healthy nutrition of the grains.