Amaranth flour: composition, properties and features of the application

If earlier a lot of people knew about the healing properties of schirits or amaranth, now, only those who support a healthy diet know about this plant. It was used in Russia as food in ancient times, used the plant as a therapeutic agent. Currently amaranth and flour from it began to be used quite often. It consists of a mass of unique substances that are not found in other products. Amaranth can surely be called a life-prolonging plant.

Amaranth flour is the most valuable product, because it contains the right amount of nutrients that are important for the normal functioning of a healthy body. Not all people realize how valuable this food is. It contains vitamins A, C, E and D. A large number of B vitamins, macro- and micronutrients, and fiber are present.

The ratio of BJU to 100 grams of the product is as follows:

• proteins - 18%;
• fat - 8%;
• carbohydrates - 21%.

The composition of this most valuable product in a very large amount contains manganese. Its content is 3.3 mg (144.9% of the daily norm). In addition, large quantities contain phosphorus (69.6%), magnesium (62%), iron (42.3%). Also in the composition of the product are sodium, copper, zinc, potassium and calcium.

In its raw form, neither the grains, nor the flour of schiritsa do not apply. Amaranth is used to produce butter, cereals and flour. Seeds look like poppies, but they are larger and lighter. From these seeds, after grinding, amaranth flour is obtained.

Product color is yellow, with a grayish tinge. Many may not like the smell of the product, it has characteristic notes. Some people compare this smell with dust, although it is not very pronounced. The peculiarity of this product is that the grain and flour from amaranth do not contain gluten.

Its composition contains lysine, which is very rare in herbal products. In addition, amaranth grains contain very valuable squalene, thanks to this component it is possible to prolong youth for a long time.

Amaranth flour contains protein in sufficient quantity, while gluten is completely absent. In addition, the product has a low calorie content, which is 298 kcal per 100 grams. That is why this highly useful product should be included in the diet. This is especially true of those who are trying to lose weight.

With its regular use, there is a gradual cleansing of the body of toxins, normalized metabolic processes. As a result, the person begins to feel better, his weight decreases. However, you should not get too carried away with new-fangled diets or introduce untested products into the diet. It should be added quite a bit of amaranth flour when first used, further daily dose should not be more than 250-270 grams.

Compared with wheat, buckwheat or flax flour, Amaranth ground grain is a much more useful product.

• Flour contains an important element - squalene, which has a positive effect on the general condition. As a result, the immune system is strengthened, skin elasticity improves, toxins and slags are removed from the body, and weight is reduced.
• The use of amaranth leads to alkalization of the body, helps to restore the acid-base balance. According to scientists, all diseases develop in an acidic organism. To eliminate the excess of acid in the body, it is necessary to include in the diet of flour, oil and grits of amaranth.
• The product is recommended for patients with diabetes, it is worth using amaranth flour for the prevention and treatment of the disease itself.
• With the regular addition of flour in food, you can reduce the content of harmful cholesterol, improve the condition of blood vessels.
• Helps with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The product is recommended for the prevention and treatment of ulcers, colitis, gastritis.
• It is necessary to include flour in the diet when there are problems with the intestines, because it helps to fight with constipation, removes toxins from the body.
• Schichitsa flour is used in the treatment of urinary diseases in men and women.
• Due to the high content of iron, (and it is almost two times more than in apples), this product is used for anemia.
• Improving the structure of the skeletal system due to phosphorus salts in the composition, as well as calcium and magnesium. Amaranth should be used to prevent the development of osteoporosis, strengthen bones.
• Promotes muscle building.

Due to the presence in the composition of vitamin A and beta-carotene, the product is recommended to use to maintain vision. At the same time, age-related degenerative processes decrease, cataracts do not develop. Due to the presence of vitamins A and E, this product will help prolong the youth, prevent premature aging. This product is absolutely neutral, therefore does not cause allergic reactions, in addition, when they appear, is able to suppress them.

Before using any new product for food, you should make sure that it has no contraindications. Although amaranth is considered to be very useful, it is also necessary to take into account possible harm when using it.

• Amaranth grain, flour and butter contain oxalic acid. Given this, this product is contraindicated for people who have kidney disease in the diet.
• Those who have any diseases in the acute period, do not enter amaranth in the diet. It should be taken only during remission, so as not to provoke an exacerbation of the disease.
• Before the introduction of flour in the diet, you should make sure how much the body is ready to use it and whether there is intolerance to this product. If you have chronic diseases, you should consult with your doctor or nutritionist and find out whether it is possible to add amaranth flour to food and in what quantities.
• The main feature of this product is that it can not be eaten raw, so raw foodists should not use it, despite the huge benefits. In its raw form, shchiritsa flour interferes with the absorption of beneficial substances; therefore, it is important to carry out heat treatment before its use.

For more information about the benefits and dangers of amaranth flour, see the following video.

Amaranth and flour from it can now be found in any major supermarket or in health food stores. From seeds prepare useful porridge, add them to meat and vegetable cutlets, meatballs. The dish turns out tasty and tender, in it nutty notes are heard.

Seeds can be ground at home on a coffee grinder or using a small grinder. As a result of grinding you get flour, which is used for baking confectionery. Lush rolls, pancakes, and bread are made from it.

You can cook a dish using only amaranth product or mix it with wheat flour.

When using amaranth flour for baking, the finished products are very delicate, fluffy and have a light nutty flavor. It is worth noting that such pastries can be stored for a longer period and will not grow stale. You can make various sauces from this product, add it to the first courses. Loose composition is used by athletes, preparing healthy cocktails from it.

Buying amaranth flour in the store, you should not immediately buy it in large quantities, because of the intolerance of the product. Enough to try 100-200 grams to make sure that it is suitable for use.

When choosing, you should give preference to packages that have a special window. This makes it possible to see what product is in the package, to consider its structure. It is important that amaranth be packed in a paper bag, as the flour packed in plastic bags will begin to taste bitter. To preserve the contents longer, it is better to choose paper bags with zip-locks.

Since flour is subject to heat treatment before use, it is recommended to hold it in an oven at about 110 degrees for 10 minutes. Under the influence of high temperature in the composition of this product begin to break down harmful substances, while the necessary enzymes will be stored.

If you use flour from amaranth in cooking, you can achieve that:

• products will get a pleasant nutty taste;
• bread will fit faster;
• the nutritional value of the finished product will increase;
• there will be a faster saturation of the test with oxygen.

Quite often bread is baked from this flour. When baking, add 1/10 of the product to the wheat flour. This will allow you to get pomp and at the same time enrich the composition and taste of bread.

To prepare delicious pastries, you need:

• mix 100 ml of water with 1 tsp. sugar and 1 tsp. dry yeast;
• add 2-3 tbsp. spoons of wheat flour;
• leave the mixture for 20-30 minutes in a warm place;
• then add a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture;
• amaranth flour (3 tablespoons) is added to the dough;
• knead plastic dough, adding wheat flour to it.

When the dough fits, it is sent to the oven and baked bread at a temperature of 190 degrees until cooked.

In addition to cooking, amaranth flour is also used in cosmetology, because it is an ideal product for creating cosmetic masks. They can be cooked at home. Recipes for masks are very simple, but the result of their use will not take long to wait.

To prepare you need to take:

• green tea - 1 tbsp. spoon;
• Schichitsa flour - 1 tbsp. spoon;
• lemon juice or cucumber.

All components should be mixed, add a teaspoon of lemon juice or cucumber, and then apply the mixture on the face. After 20 minutes, wash off the mask with warm water. As a result, redness of the skin is reduced, acne and acne disappear. Thanks to this cosmetic product, the skin becomes elastic and bleached.

If the skin is dry, it is worth using a recipe for which milk and amaranth flour are taken in equal proportions. The ingredients are mixed and kept on the face for 30 minutes, then washed off. Vitamins A and E contained in the composition contribute to the improvement of the skin structure, making it matte and smooth.