09-06-2010, 06:54 PM
(09-05-2010, 05:22 PM)altezon Wrote: I wasn't aware. I'm wondering how the specific essential amino acids (EAA's) occur as a percentage of the protein, in comparisonIt's extremely digestible, very easy on the stomach.
to the human 'recommended daily amount' (RDA). One might guess that animal protein was significantly closer than a single vegetable.
How's the taste and digestibility?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa#Nutritional_value
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_a...ly_amounts
The taste is very similar to rice ... slightly nutty but it must be rinsed to remove the bitter resin-like coating, which is called saponin.
Quinoa and amaranth both contain about 16 percent protein, E and B vitamins, calcium, iron and phosphorous.
You can read more here http://www.saltspringseeds.com/scoop/powerfood.htm
I'll give your 2nd link a read through tomorrow as it's getting late here ... and thanks.
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