Red Garnet Amaranthus

Highest Vitamin C, A, E, K concentration of all amaranth cultivars

Rich in iron and antioxidants. Stunning red leaves that support superior oxygen delivery.

Key Compound

Betacyanins (Red Pigment Antioxidants) + Iron + Complete Vitamin Suite

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Why Red Garnet Amaranthus?

High IronBetter oxygen deliveryAntioxidant richSupports nitric oxide

How to Consume

•Use raw for maximum betalain and Vitamin C preservation
•The striking red colour makes it ideal as a visual garnish or salad centrepiece
•Pair with iron-absorption enhancers (lemon, amla) at the same meal for 3× better uptake
•30 g/day meets a meaningful share of daily Vitamin A and K requirements

Key Bioactives

Betacyanins (betanin, isobetanin derivatives)

The vivid red-garnet colour is betacyanin — a potent antioxidant that scavenges free radicals, protects DNA, and has anti-inflammatory activity. Research shows betacyanin antioxidant capacity rivals Vitamin C in some assay systems.

💡 Betacyanin is heat-stable at lower temperatures but degrades above 60°C — ideally consumed raw

Betalains (betaxanthins + betacyanins combined)

Comprehensive betalain profile found in red garnet; both pigment classes demonstrate hepatoprotective and anti-tumour activity in vitro

β-carotene (very high concentration)

Precursor to Vitamin A; supports vision, immune defence, and skin repair

Phenolic compounds & Flavonoids

Strong DPPH radical scavenging capacity; reduces oxidative stress linked to training-induced tissue damage

Sources & Studies

naturalyield.com.au — Amaranth microgreen USDA-derived nutrition sheet
Banu et al. (2025), European Food Research and Technology — Amaranthus tricolor microgreens
PMC7054523 — stem amaranth betalain and carotenoid profiling
USDA FoodData Central — amaranth leaves raw