Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
UFUK AVRUPA Projesi, UFUK AVRUPA Projesi, 2024 - 2025
Introducing an innovave amaranth-based snack will create new market segments within the healthy snacking industry, smulang economic acvity and generang employment across the supply chain. By promong the nutrional and environmental benefits of amaranth, the project aims to increase demand for this crop. This will benefit farmers with addional income opportunies and promote sustainable farming pracces. Emphasizing local sourcing and producon will support regional economies, fostering economic resilience, and community development. The availability of a nutrious amaranth-based snack will promote healthier eang habits, parcularly among younger generaons, potenally reducing the prevalence of non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Educaonal iniaves on the benefits of amaranth and sustainable food choices will empower consumers to make informed dietary decisions, contribung to a more health-conscious society that values nutrious and sustainable food opons. Amaranth is a complete protein source with all essenal amino acids, high fiber, iron, and essenal nutrients (Montoya-Rodríguez et al., 2015). Studies indicate that amaranth can help lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease (Mendonça et al., 2009; Plate and Arêas, 2002).Pepdes derived from amaranth have been found to inhibit angiotensin-converng enzyme (ACE), which helps regulate blood pressure (Suárez et al., 2024)