Gluten-free Pseudo Grains

Amaranth and Quinoa, staple foods in the diets of Peruvians, are becoming popular throughout the world due to Increasing consumer awareness of their health benefits, along with the rising interest in nutritious, clean-label and gluten-free foods. With the global amaranth market expected to grow at a CAGR of 11.7% from 2022-2030¹ and the global quinoa market expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2022-2027², take advantage of the rise in their popularity by adding our gluten-free, clean-label Organic Amaranth powder and Organic Quinoa powder to your healthy, innovative consumer products.

Amaranth Powder (organic)

Native to Peru, amaranth was a staple food of the Aztecs and is also known as Inca wheat, Love-lies-bleeding and Foxtail amaranth. It is a pseudo grain grown mainly for its edible starchy seeds and leaves.

Nutrition

Amaranth seeds are a good source of protein, especially the amino acid lysine, as well as phosphorous, manganese, calcium and iron, and phytonutrients including polyphenols, saponins, tannins and phytosterols.

Specifications

Botanical source: Amaranthus caudatus
Part used: Seed
Ingredients: 100% Organic Amaranth
Country of Origin: Peru
Drying method: Air dried
Solubility: Partly soluble
Certified: Organic, Kosher and Food grade
Produced in an FSSC 22000 certified facility

Quinoa Powder (organic)

Native to Peru and referred to by the Incas as ‘mother of all grains’, quinoa has been consumed for thousands of years in South America, only recently becoming popular and recognized as a superfood. Quinoa is a pseudo grain grown for its edible seeds.

Nutrition

Quinoa seeds are a good source of protein, fiber, magnesium, B-vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various antioxidant phytonutrients, including the flavonoids quercetin and kaempferol.

Specifications

Botanical source: Chenopodium quinoa
Part used: Seed
Ingredients: 100% Organic Quinoa
Country of Origin: Peru
Drying method: Air dried
Solubility: Partly soluble
Certified: Organic, Kosher and Food grade
Produced in an FSSC 22000 certified facility

Applications

Amaranth powder and Quinoa powder are gelatinized, having gone through a thermal process that facilitates digestion. They can be consumed directly without the need for cooking or added to a wide variety of applications.
Amaranth powder has a mild flavor and aroma and a light texture.
Quinoa powder has a pronounced quinoa aroma, a mild quinoa flavor and a light texture.

Functional Foods

• RTE Meals: pizzas, soups, tortillas, breakfast foods and other meals
• Snacks: bars, crackers, chips
• Baked goods: breads, cookies, cakes, muffins, pizza bases
• Desserts: pie crusts, waffles
• Cereals & granolas

Functional Beverages

• RTD smoothies and meal replacements

Dietary Supplements

• Superfood and meal replacement powders
• Capsules and tablets
• Supplements

Pet Care

• Foods
• Food Toppers
• Treats

References:

¹ Global Amaranth Market Size Report, 2022 - 2030 (polarismarketresearch.com)
² Quinoa Market Growth, Size, Share, Trends and Forecast to 2027 (marketdataforecast.com)