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Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.) possesses a rich nutritional and bioactive profile that makes it a highly valuable ingredient for functional foods, provided that current technological, sensory, and scalability challenges in its processing can be overcome. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To comprehensively evaluate the nutritional profile, bioactive properties, processing technologies, and food formulation applications of the Andean pseudocereal Amaranthus caudatus L.

August 27, 2026MoleculesOpen Access

Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.): Nutritional Composition, Bioactive Compounds, Processing Technologies, Food Applications, and Future Perspectives

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KAKatherine Alva-De-La-CruzUniversidad Nacional del Santa GSGian Pierre Silvera-OtañeUniversidad Nacional del Santa CMCésar Moreno-RojoUniversidad Nacional del Santa

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Comprehensive review reveals the functional and nutritional profile of Amaranthus caudatus, highlighting its therapeutic potential and processing challenges in modern food systems.

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To comprehensively evaluate the nutritional profile, bioactive properties, processing technologies, and food formulation applications of the Andean pseudocereal Amaranthus caudatus L.
Reviewed mechanical, thermal, and biological processing methods, including milling, roasting, popping, rolling, extrusion, germination, fermentation, encapsulation, and component isolation.
Analyzed product applications across baked goods, extruded snacks, fermented beverages, symbiotic foods, and gluten-free formulations.
Assessed technological, sensory, and industrial scalability challenges associated with amaranth processing.
Amaranth contains high levels of protein, dietary fiber, balanced essential amino acids, and bioactive molecules with documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiometabolic activities.
Specific processing technologies substantially alter the grain's technological functionality and nutritional availability for specialized food systems.
Identified sensory constraints, structural limitations, and industrial scaling hurdles as key priorities for future food manufacturing research.

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Alva-De-La-Cruz et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Comprehensive review reveals the functional and nutritional profile of Amaranthus caudatus, highlighting its therapeutic potential and processing challenges in modern food systems.

Amaranth (Amaranthus caudatus L.): Nutritional Composition, Bioactive Compounds, Processing Technologies, Food Applications, and Future Perspectives

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