{"product_id":"green-amaranthus","title":"Green Amaranthus - Net: 150g | Gross: 225g","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 26\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmaranth is definitely one of the lesser known microgreens, but you may have encountered it in its seed form. It's an annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eperennial plant that grows around the world. There are roughly 70 species, some that grow to become purple, red, green, or gold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen planted, amaranth grows beautifully lush ruby red leaves (though sometimes also grows to become green or even gold) and they've been around for a very long time, consumed by the pre-Columbian Aztecs, who referred to it as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehuauhtli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In fact, amaranth may have been 80% of their diet at some point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 27\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn terms on nutritional content, Amaranth (both seeds and leaves) are packed with thiamine, niacin, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc, and copper, and its leaves are a good source of vitamins A and C and folate. As well, its seeds are a great source of dietary fibre. Because it's gluten-free, those who have celiac disease may use amaranth leaves as a great source of protein. The seeds also can relieve hypertension and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmaranthus is often eaten in its leafy form in Asia, often cooked in stir-fries, soups, curries, and dals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves will keep up to ten days kept in their biodegradable plastic bag or when wrapped in paper towels and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFun Fact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmaranth is also grown in Africa, where nutritional food may be scarce in certain parts of the continent. Because of its vibrant red flowers, amaranth can also be used as a dye, originally by the Hopi tribe. Nowadays, amaranth seeds are still very popular snacks in Mexico.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gourmet Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31388939944074,"sku":"009","price":40.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/7014\/3370\/products\/Green_Amaranthus_Compsite_Shot.jpg?v=1576486203","url":"https:\/\/gourmetgarden.myshopify.com\/products\/green-amaranthus","provider":"gourmetgarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}