Both quinoa and amaranth have a composition much more balanced than conventional cereals and, above all, greater amounts of protein (between 12% and 16% versus 10-14 % cereals). According to FAO
and WHO, on an ideal value of 100 protein, quinoa and amaranth have 75, considered high when compared to cow's milk (72), soybeans (68), meat (60), wheat (60) and maize (44). The explanation for this high biological value has to do with its balanced composition of essential amino acids. Classic Cereals are deficient in lysine, methionine and cysteine, strength of these grains. For example, quinoa has 5 times more lysine and methionine more than twice as wheat.
The explanation for the protein quality is the huge amount of seed that the seed. In the quinoa, the germ represents 30% of the total weight of the grain, while than in conventional cereals this relationship comes just 1%. But here ends the list of virtues of these ancient cultures. They are also low in fat and rich in iron, calcium, phosphorus, fiber and vitamin E than grain classics, like a significant amount of B vitamins For all this, are considered a very interesting food for children and an ideal alternative for celiacs and those with anemia or malnutrition.
is a grain that meets all the requirements for nutrition.
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