Grain

Flake

Amaranth flakes are rolled or flattened seeds—thinner and quicker-cooking than whole grain, similar in role to rolled oats but much smaller. They soften in hot liquid for porridge, bind granola clusters, and bulk veggie burgers or meatloaf without much chew. Use as a hot cereal, cereal bar binder, or light breading component. Because flakes have more surface area, they stale and absorb fridge odours faster than whole seed; keep sealed. Flavour stays earthy-nutty; a brief dry toast improves aroma before milk or water goes in.

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Kg Liters Whole

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Amaranth Flake

Characteristics

Preparations

BinderDryGranolaPorridgeToasted

Traits

Breakfast FriendlyEarthyHigh Surface AreaLightQuickQuick CookingRolled SeedSoft

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 359

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 2.38 g
Saturated Fat 0.51 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.49 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.13 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 4.71 mg
Salt 0.01 g
Total Carbohydrate 70.9 g
Dietary Fibre 5.95 g
Total Sugars 1.06 g
Complex / starch 63.5 g
Protein 10.3 g
Water 12.5 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 359 kcal
Water 12.5 g
Carbohydrates 70.9 g
- Sugars 1.06 g
- Starch 63.5 g
- Fibre 5.95 g
Protein 10.3 g
Fat 2.38 g
- Saturated Fat 0.51 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0.49 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.13 g
  - Omega-3 0.11 g
Vitamins 60.3 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.33 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.36 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.65 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.27 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.2 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 31.5 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin E 0.83 mg
- Vitamin K 2 µg
Minerals 290 mg
- Major Minerals 289 mg
  - Calcium 52 mg
  - Sodium 4.71 mg
  - Potassium 232 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.01 g

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.33 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.11 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.36 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.65 · vitamin-b6: 0.27 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.2 · vitamin-b9-folate: 31.5 · vitamin-e: 0.83 · vitamin-k: 2 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 4.71 · Potassium: 232 · Calcium: 52 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Flake of Amaranth: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

1980

Health-food processors rolled amaranth into flakes for quick breakfast cereals.

2000

Flaked amaranth appeared in commercial granolas and gluten-free muesli blends.