TY - CHAP AU - Ofelia Marquez-Molina AU - Leticia Xochitl Lopez-Martinez ED - Viduranga Y. Waisundara Y1 - 2019-08-19 PY - 2019 T1 - Effect of Various Process Conditions on the Nutritional and Bioactive Compounds of Amaranth N2 - Pseudocereals, belonging to the genus Amaranthus, have been cultivated for their grains for 8,000 years or more. The grain was a staple food of the Aztecs and was also considered an integral part of Aztec religious ceremonies. The book primarily focuses on the nutrient properties of amaranth and expresses its viewpoint in considering this crop as a remedy for many nutrient deficiencies and curbing food insecurity. The functional properties of the grain are immense and it is clear that the crop would be a valuable agricultural product around the world. BT - Nutritional Value of Amaranth SP - Ch. 8 UR - https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.88536 DO - 10.5772/intechopen.88536 SN - 978-1-83880-084-0 PB - IntechOpen CY - Rijeka Y2 - 2024-04-25 ER -