Prospects of using amaranth in the food industry.

Abstract

The article presents research results, considering the biological characteristics of Amaranth, a promising high-yield grain crop that is new to Russia. This crop is rich in high quality protein and can provide humans with food, medicine and feed. The biological values of Amaranth and wheat flour have been compared. The content of amino acids in Amaranth has been analyzed compared to other more common cereal crops (wheat, corn, rice). It is necessary to emphasize that pulse plants lack amino acids such as lysine and methionine. Its content in Amaranth seeds is double.