Friday, March 02, 2012

The Grain Amaranth

The New Agriculturist highlights the grain amaranth:
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The grain is rich in lysine, an amino acid, making it a good source of protein. It is also rich in vitamins A, C, and E and in folic acid, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium and phosphorous. Once cooked, it is 90 per cent digestible.
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