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Amaranth Flatbread
Also known as Amaranth bread
A flatbread built on amaranth, an Aztec staple grain banned by Spanish colonisers for its ceremonial associations and only recently returning to wide use.
Method
Griddle
Hydration
62%
water to flour
Glycemic index
58
Medium GI
Energy
260 kcal
per 100 g
Sensory profile
- sourness
- 2
- sweetness
- 1
- crispiness
- 3
- chewiness
- 4
- aroma
- 6
- moistness
- 5
Scale 0โ10
Nutrition
per 100 g| Energy | 260 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Typical values; recipes vary.
Texture
- Dense earthy crumb
- Fine grainy texture
Typical ingredients
- Amaranth Flour
- Wheat Flour
- Water
- Salt
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Closest sensory profiles in the Atlas.