|
Product: Kiwicha (Amaranthus Caudatus)
|
|
| Basic Information: Kiwicha is a source of essential amino acids and has lysine as one of the main ones. The latter is used in the nutrition of pregnant mothers and children and could help the body absorb calcium. Additionally, it plays an important role in the formation of collagen, an important substance for bones and connective tissues, including skin, tendons and cartilage. | |
|
Origin: Peru
|
Region: Cajamarca, Ancash, Apurímac, Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Arequipa and Cusco.
|
|
Seasonality:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
|
|
|
Certifications: USDA Organic, JAS, RTPO Peru, Kosher
|
Presentations available: Selected whole, flakes, pop, crispy, powder, gelatinized powder.
|
|
Suggested industrial applications: Food industry: children's food, meat products, sausages, fisheries, preparations, baking, confectionery, pastry, cereals desserts, nutrition and fitness, healthy snacks, beverages.
|
|
|
Uses: Ingredient, use in cooking and baking.
|
|
| Properties: Kiwicha contains calcium, phosphorus and iron. Calcium is necessary for the maintenance of bones in normal conditions, phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of teeth. For its part, iron contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells and hemoglobin. | |
| Main functionality: The properties are beneficial for those who consume them. One of its attributes is lysine, which helps reduce cholesterol levels, stimulating growth hormone, it is also an anti-inflammatory that works on proteins in the body. Its consumption acts quickly on the body after surgical interventions and/or sports injuries. | |
| Secondary functionality: It has a high amount of calcium, since 100 grams of this product is equivalent to double that obtained by consuming milk. If the human body does not consume this protein, rickets, osteoporosis, irritated fibers and cramps could occur. In addition, it contributes to the production of enzymes, antibodies and hormones. | |
Nutritional Table:
| Components / Components | Per 100g / Per 100g |
| Calories / Calories | 371 kcal |
| Water / Water | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates / Carbohydrates | 68.25 g |
| Proteins / Proteins | 13.56 g |
| Total fat / Total fat | 7.02 g |
| Fiber / Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Ash / Ash | - |
| Calcium / Calcium | 159 mg |
| Phosphorus / Phosphorus | 508 mg |
| Iron / Iron | 7.61 mg |
| Thiamine / Thiamine | 0.116 mg |
| Riboflavin / Riboflavin | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin / Niacin | 0.923 mg |
| Ascorbic acid / Ascorbic acid | 4.2 mg |