Grain kiwicha: vegetable protein and micronutrients for healthy products
Grain kiwicha, also known as amaranth, is a highly nutritious Andean food, valued for its content of complete proteins, calcium and antioxidants. Its versatility and functional benefits position it as an ideal ingredient for the food industry focused on health and wellness.

What is kiwicha?
It is an ancient seed cultivated in the Andes, considered a superfood because of its nutritional density. Its grain is small, with a soft texture and slightly sweet flavor, which makes it suitable for both sweet and savory preparations.

Nutritional benefits

• High in complete proteins, including lysine, an essential amino acid uncommon in other grains.
• Excellent source of calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus.
• Rich in natural antioxidants such as flavonoids.
• Gluten-free and highly digestible.

Industrial applications

• Ideal for granolas, cereal mixes, energy bars, bakery and instant soups.
• Use in puffed snacks, infant products and nutritious bowls.
• Compatible with cooking, roasting, extrusion and milling processes.

Advantages for the industry

• Provides high quality vegetable proteins and essential micronutrients.
• Superfood with growing international demand.
• Ease of processing and adaptability to multiple formulations.
• Ancestral ingredient with added nutritional and commercial value.