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In Partnership with Rural Tanzania

The Importance of Grain Amaranth. Elibariki Kisimbo , Empower Tanzania, Inc. . In Partnership with Rural Tanzania. Grain amaranth flour can be used as a supplement in preparing various traditional dishes such as:. Grain Amaranth is an Important Food Source for:. Introduction.

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In Partnership with Rural Tanzania

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  1. The Importance of Grain Amaranth ElibarikiKisimbo, Empower Tanzania, Inc. In Partnership with Rural Tanzania Grain amaranth flour can be used as a supplement in preparing various traditional dishes such as: Grain Amaranth is an Important Food Source for: Introduction • Pregnant women needing extra iron and calcium • Babies needing nutritional supplements to thrive • People who are Anemic and Diabetic • People who need more Fiber and Protein in their diet • People with a low or compromised immune system • A complete protein source for vegetarians Grain amaranth is a small seeded pseudo-cereal that produces a grain which is highly nutritious. It has potential for food security and nutrition improvement. Amaranth grain contains a high level of protein, between 16% - 18%, much more than any other cereal. This high level of protein is important to Tanzania, and the developing world, because of their rapid demographic growth and regional desertification. This is in contrast to the developed world which often has diets excessively high in protein. The quality of protein found in amaranth makes it worthy of consideration as one of the most promising plants available to address the food and nutrition crisis in developing countries. • Porridge • Bread • Cakes • Maize meal (ugali) • Pancakes • Donuts and biscuits Popping Amaranth The seeds can be popped like popcorn and used in a similar way to supplement these dishes or eaten directly or mixed with honey to make a nutritious candy bar. (This is done in Mexico as “Allegrias”) Amaranth flour being prepared as a porridge for HIV/AIDS patients and vulnerable children with malnutrition problems. In addition grain amaranth contains high levels of minerals, especially iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. These levels are generally higher than what is found in animal products like milk and meat. Vitamins contained in amaranth include vitamins A,C,E and some B vitamins. NyumbaYaMungu Pastor with most Vulnerable children (MVC) after receiving amaranth flour. Oct 2011 Empower Tanzania, Inc. is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

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