Red Amaranth

Portion: 50g of pure goodness for 3-5 salads or smoothies

Taste: Red Amaranth taste is mild, slightly nutty, very reminiscent of beetroot.

General Nutrition: Red Amaranth is hugely popular as a garnish because of its bright red colour and and mild nutty taste. Less known are its strong macro-nutriant properties. A 100g serving contains over 900% RDA of Vitamin K, and 140% of Vitamin C. It contains high levels of both calcium (22% of RDA) and iron (29% of RDA). In addition, Red Amaranth microgreens contain 140% RDA of Lutein which is a carotenoid that helps to protect the eye from damage caused by harmful light which may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration.

Bioactive compounds: Red Amaranth s an excellent source of Phenolic compounds. "The potential health advantages of dietary polyphenols have been outlined in several studies, including antioxidant activity, neutralization of metal ions, prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, management of diabetes and obesity, and anti-inflammatory effects." - Bioactive compounds in cruciferous sprouts and microgreens and the effects of sulfur nutrition. Wenjing Zeng, Jing Yang, Yong He and Zhujun Zhu