Table 3.

Emerging applications of amaranth in functional foods and nutraceuticals.

Application Area	Product Type	Functionality	Authors
Functional food products	Amaranth-based products (flour, cereals, mixtures)	Nutrient enrichment, health improvement	[25,182,183]
Gluten-free products	Bread, pasta, cookies, gluten-free mixes	Alternative to gluten-containing products, improving digestion	[139,184,185]
Baby food	Baby formulas, purees, cereals based on amaranth	Supports growth and development, source of proteins and microelements	[186,187,188]
Nutraceuticals	Amaranth supplements, capsules, powders	Antioxidant properties, support for the cardiovascular system	[189,190,191]
Amaranth-based beverages	Fermented drinks, protein shakes	Reduced hypertension, improved digestion	[134,192,193]