5 out of 5
Product Description
Amaranth is an ancient grain used by the Aztecs and Incas. Grinding it makes light and tasty, gluten-free flour with a nutty, slightly spicy flavor and a sticky, gelatinous texture.
Considered a pseudocereal unrelated to wheat or other true grains, amaranth not only delivers high-quality protein, but also plenty of other healthful nutrients. Its high levels of the amino acid lysine help your body to properly absorb calcium from the digestive tract. For those interested in increasing their calcium intake, amaranth flour also has twice as much calcium - ounce for ounce - as cow's milk. Amaranth flour is also rich in fatty acids and includes tocotrienol, a potent form of vitamin E. Amaranth flour has roughly five times the iron and three times the fiber of wheat flour. It's also rich in other micronutrients, including potassium, phosphorus and, vitamins A and C.
All of Azure's Unifine flour is milled in Dufur, Ore., one only three such mills in the country. Azure produces more than 125 varieties of Unifine flour under the Azure Market brand, so there's something for every baking application - from everyday bread-baking to lavish cakes to specialized, commercial baking.
"If all you've ever baked with is store-bought, all-purpose flour, you'll be amazed by the difference in flavor and consistency of Unifine flour, " said Stelzer.
The name Unifine comes from the milling process itself. It means the process takes just one step - not two - and it produces a very fine, uniform grind. Not only that, Unifine milling preserves more of the natural nutrients of the grain.
Typical commercial-milling processes utilize some form of grinding or rolling that produces heat that degrades the oils in the grain. Those oils contain important vitamins and nutrients, and flours produced with such heat provide less nutrition. In Azure's Unifine process, the entire bran, germ and endosperm of the grain are processed into a nutritious, whole-grain flour in one step.
"With the Unifine process, the oil molecules are left whole, " Stelzer said. "That's the main reason we have longer shelf life, better flavor and more nutrition."
Azure Market products that are re-packaged by Azure for your convenience are packaged in a Facility that meets the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) - Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards which includes an approved allergen control program.
Price is FOB Moro, Ore., for customers purchasing the 1,200-lb size tote. Customers are responsible for freight charges based on chosen method of delivery from our warehouse to their destination. Receiving customer must have a forklift, or dock to unload.
Amaranth flour can be used as a 1 to 1 ratio the results will vary on the flavor and texture in different recipes.
gluten free amaranth Unifine flour organic
Serving Size 1/4 cup (30g)
Calories 110
Amount / Serving: %DV
Total Fat 2g: 3%
Saturated Fat 0g: 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg: 0%
Sodium 6mg: 0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g: 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g: 12%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars: 0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg: 0%
Calcium 52mg: 4%
Iron 2.16mg: 12%
Potassium 245mg: 6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Considered a pseudocereal unrelated to wheat or other true grains, amaranth not only delivers high-quality protein, but also plenty of other healthful nutrients. Its high levels of the amino acid lysine help your body to properly absorb calcium from the digestive tract. For those interested in increasing their calcium intake, amaranth flour also has twice as much calcium - ounce for ounce - as cow's milk. Amaranth flour is also rich in fatty acids and includes tocotrienol, a potent form of vitamin E. Amaranth flour has roughly five times the iron and three times the fiber of wheat flour. It's also rich in other micronutrients, including potassium, phosphorus and, vitamins A and C.
All of Azure's Unifine flour is milled in Dufur, Ore., one only three such mills in the country. Azure produces more than 125 varieties of Unifine flour under the Azure Market brand, so there's something for every baking application - from everyday bread-baking to lavish cakes to specialized, commercial baking.
"If all you've ever baked with is store-bought, all-purpose flour, you'll be amazed by the difference in flavor and consistency of Unifine flour, " said Stelzer.
The name Unifine comes from the milling process itself. It means the process takes just one step - not two - and it produces a very fine, uniform grind. Not only that, Unifine milling preserves more of the natural nutrients of the grain.
Typical commercial-milling processes utilize some form of grinding or rolling that produces heat that degrades the oils in the grain. Those oils contain important vitamins and nutrients, and flours produced with such heat provide less nutrition. In Azure's Unifine process, the entire bran, germ and endosperm of the grain are processed into a nutritious, whole-grain flour in one step.
"With the Unifine process, the oil molecules are left whole, " Stelzer said. "That's the main reason we have longer shelf life, better flavor and more nutrition."
- Organic
- Non-GMO
- Kosher
- This Unifine flour contains 100% of the bran and germ.
Azure Market products that are re-packaged by Azure for your convenience are packaged in a Facility that meets the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) - Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards which includes an approved allergen control program.
Price is FOB Moro, Ore., for customers purchasing the 1,200-lb size tote. Customers are responsible for freight charges based on chosen method of delivery from our warehouse to their destination. Receiving customer must have a forklift, or dock to unload.
Directions
Amaranth flour can be used as a 1 to 1 ratio the results will vary on the flavor and texture in different recipes.
Ingredients
gluten free amaranth Unifine flour organic
Nutrition Facts
Servings per container: 377Serving Size 1/4 cup (30g)
Calories 110
Amount / Serving: %DV
Total Fat 2g: 3%
Saturated Fat 0g: 0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg: 0%
Sodium 6mg: 0%
Total Carbohydrate 20g: 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g: 12%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars: 0%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg: 0%
Calcium 52mg: 4%
Iron 2.16mg: 12%
Potassium 245mg: 6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
- Certified organic? Yes
- Country of origin: United States of America
- Package code: FL415
- Shipping weight: 25.35 lb
- Size: 25 lb
- Storage climate: dry
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Customer Reviews
By Tom and Honey, southwest Orego
Date: May 01, 2024
Excellent quality, very soft flour. I use this to make Gluten Free Hamburger buns (from AnInstantOnTheLips) just like the recipe calls for. I've made them before without the amaranth, (bc it was out of stock) but they are right, the buns DO taste better with it. 1/4 cup per batch (makes 8) is all it takes. I make these regularly so I pre mix the dry ingredients and store in jars, making baking day a breeze.
Rating: 
[5 of 5 Stars!]
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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