grain-project+amaranth

**International Grains**
By Maymoona Hawchar Ms Graham says: Great __#|work__ Maymoona!!

__ALPHABETICAL ORDER 1.1__ Amaranth, Barley, Buckwheat, Bulgar or Burghul, Corn, Couscous, Kamut, Linseed, Millet, Oats, Quinoa, Rice, Rye, Semolina, Sorghum, Wheat

__AMARANTH GRAIN 1.2__

The purpose of this report is to describe the grain Amaranth, and put forward the benefitial nutrients that are important to the human body.

Amaranth is a name for over more than 60 different species of amaranth (//amaranthus).//Amaranth grow into very tall plants with strong green leaves and bright purple, red, or gold flowers or petals. The name Amaranth comes from the Greek name amarantos,which means “one that does not wither," or “the never-fading.”Amaranth is also known as the pseudo grain

These are the amount of nutrients found in a 100 grams of cooked Amaranth. The nutrients found in Amaranth are in the table below: The minerals found in Amaranth are in the table below: . in Amaranth || amount of this mineral || how it helps our body || between our cells and body fluids. it helps keep our heart healthy and in good __#|working__ order ||
 * nutrients || amount of this nutrient || how it helps our body ||
 * Protein || 3.8 grams || Protein helps us grow taller and forms new __#|skin__ faster when you cut yourself. Without protein we wouldn’t be able to grow and we would have a lot of dead skin in our bodies for longer than the average that’s why we have to eat the right amount of protein daily it is very important for the human body. ||
 * Fibre || 2.1 grams || Fibre helps keep our digestive system working keeps our hearts healthy and makes us feel __#|full__ without fibre our hearts wouldn’t be as healthy this leads to heavy breathing and lots of other things and our digestive system would work very slowly which means all the unwanted things stay longer in your body and can infect your brain and without fibre in foods we would eat more than average this leads to obesity which can lead to sicknesses like heart disease and even death. ||
 * minerals found
 * Potassium || 135mg || Potassium bodies growth and development It helps our body balance __#|water__
 * Phosphorus || 148mg || Phosphorus is needed for the development of the bones, teeth and the nerve cells in the human body ||

The vitamins found in Amaranth are in the table below:

in Amaranth || amount of this vitamin || how it helps our body develop || it is neccessary for the conservation of food from energy || vitamin B6 helps control the nerves and plays a big role in the formation of red blood cells if you dont have enough of this vitamin it can cause dizziness, nausea and confusion ||
 * vitamins found
 * Niacin || 235mg || Niacin helps opperate the digestive system, the skin and nerves
 * vitamin B6 || 113mg || this viamin helps create antibodies which fight bacteria and germs in the human body.

Amaranth – Baked Raspberry Custard
Preparation time 20 minutes Cooking time 65 minutes Serves 6
 * Ingredients** 1 x 250g (8.8oz) pkt Orgran Multigrain Pasta with Amaranth, Spirals 600ml (20fl oz) milk 1 __#|cup__ sugar Finely grated rind 1 lemon ¼ teaspoon vanilla essence 4 eggs 1 x 300g (10oz) pkt frozen raspberries
 * Method**
 * 1) Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).
 * 2) Grease a 25cm (10¨) deep round casserole dish by spraying with cooking spray.
 * 3) Cook pasta according to the directions on the packet.
 * 4) Spread the cooked pasta over the base of the prepared dish.
 * 5) Pour milk into a bowl and mix with an electric blender.
 * 6) Add the sugar, lemon rind and vanilla to the bowl and blend.
 * 7) Break eggs into the bowl. Blend until ingredients are well mixed.
 * 8) Pour the mixture over the pasta in the dish.
 * 9) Top up with the frozen raspberries.
 * 10) Place casserole dish into a large and deep ovenproof baking tray. Pour in enough cold water to go about half way up the tray.
 * 11) Place into a moderate oven and bake for approx. 65 minutes or until set in the centre when tested with the point of a sharp-bladed knife. When cooked, carefully remove from oven.
 * 12) Remove dish from baking tray full of hot water and allow to cool.
 * 13) Then EAT AND ENJOY!!!!