Extruded cereal with high nutritional value made from amaranth is the main result of a food innovation project developed in Chile by the Faculty of Agronomic Sciences of the University of Chile with support from the Foundation for Agrarian Innovation (FIA).
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the initiative, carried out for more than three years in the commune of Linares, Maule Region, managed to develop healthy, sensorially attractive foods without warning seals, positioning the amaranth like a strategic raw material to face the challenges of food security, nutrition and climate change.
The results of the project were presented on November 28 during the closing seminar “Growth of an extruded cereal based on grains and amaranth leaf powder, with high nutritional value”, led by academic Dra. Cecilia Baginsky from the department of Agricultural Production of the University of chile.
Amaranth: a resilient and highly nutritious crop
He amaranth It is an ancient crop that stands out for its high tolerance to water and thermal stress, resistance to salinity and low agricultural input requirements, key characteristics compared to the scenario of climate change.
“To these agronomic advantages is added its high protein content of excellent quality, in addition to essential macro and microminerals, which makes it an ideal raw material for healthy foods” explained the Dra. Baginsky.
The field work was carried out together with farmers and cooperatives Maule peasants, where both grain and leaf yield were evaluated. One o
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The text details a research project focused on amaranth, highlighting its suitability for sustainable agriculture, its nutritional benefits when incorporated into food products (especially extruded cereals and snacks), and its potential to benefit small-scale farmers. the project involved pilot-scale production,flavor development,and sensory testing,resulting in products with high nutritional value and,in certain specific cases,avoiding nutritional warning labels. International collaboration and a final tasting event were also part of the project.
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- “One of the relevant findings was that amaranth does not respond significantly to nitrogen fertilizationconfirming their suitability for sustainable and low-input productive systems.”
* Verification: High Confidence. This is a well-documented characteristic of amaranth. Amaranth is a pseudo-cereal known for its efficiency in utilizing nutrients, and it generally does not require high levels of nitrogen fertilization. It can thrive in relatively poor soils. This makes it a good fit for sustainable and low-input systems. Sources: https://extension.umn.edu/grain-crops/amaranth, https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/amaranth-nitrogen-use-efficiency
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Nutritious cereals and snacks, without stamps and with good acceptance
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- “In the agroindustrial phase, the team carried out pilot scale extrusion testsincorporating leaf powder amaranth in different formulations.This inclusion allowed increase the content of proteins, fiber, minerals and bioactive compounds in the final product.”
* Verification: High Confidence. Extrusion is a common process for creating cereals and snacks. Amaranth is a good source of protein, fiber, minerals (like iron, magnesium, and phosphorus), and bioactive compounds (like antioxidants). Adding amaranth leaf powder would logically increase these nutrients. sources: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/amaranth-benefits
- “To address the characteristic green color of the leaves, flavor profiles were developed such as pestowhile other formulations stood out for their taste of on the mark.In the case of the breakfast cerealsthe versions vanilla and chocolate showed a very good sensory acceptance.”
* verification: Medium Confidence. Pesto as a flavor profile to mask the green color