Bakery and Snacks
Contributes cohesiveness to starch-based doughs; delivers fibre and protein fortification with a pleasant mild flavour
High-fibre, high-protein functional ingredient
Amaranth Fibre + Protein
Amaranth Fibre + Protein is a high-fibre, high-protein powder derived from amaranth grain. It combines a complete amino acid profile with 27–30% dietary fibre and is naturally rich in iron, magnesium & phosphorus. High water and oil holding capacity, good swelling and protein solubility make it a versatile functional ingredient for bakery, beverages and sauces.
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27–30 g
Fibre per 100 g
29–35 g
Protein per 100 g
>100%
NRV iron & magnesium
Complete
Amino acid profile
<350 µm
Particle size, d90
26–32%
Protein solubility at neutral pH
Why Amaranth Fibre + Protein
~30% fibre and ~30% protein in one ingredient, for dual fortification without compromising functionality
Great swelling power, acting as a thickening agent that retains moisture
Good protein solubility and thermostability, suited to high-fibre, high-protein beverage formulations
Mild flavour profile, enabling use across a wide range of sweet and savoury applications
Naturally rich in iron, magnesium & phosphorus, enabling “source of” claims from ~15% inclusion
Clean label, derived from naturally gluten-free amaranth
Performance vs pea fibre
Amaranth Fibre + Protein vs pea fibre
Amaranth Fibre + ProteinPea fibre
Fibre content, g/100 g
30
50
Water holding capacity, mL/g
2.7
2.2
Swelling power, %
372.0
322.0
Oil holding capacity, mL/g
3.0
2.3
mL of water or oil held per g of solid. Swelling power at room temperature (22 °C). Pea fibre: AmaranthLabs lab data.
~30%
fibre and ~30% protein in one ingredient, for dual fortification
~15%
inclusion for “source of” claims: naturally rich in iron, magnesium & phosphorus
372%
swelling power, acting as a thickening agent that retains moisture
Target application areas
Sauces
Boosts fibre and protein and acts as a clean-label thickener that builds body and binds water and oil
Nutritional Beverages
Protein is soluble and heat-stable; fibre acts as a thickener in high-protein, high-fibre RTDs
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