With 83 votes in favor, the Mexican Senate approved declaring October 15 of each year as “National Amaranth Day”. The initiative seeks to recognize the cultural, ecological, social and agricultural contribution of this food in Mexico.
The ruling highlights the properties of amaranth, such as its protein content and bioavailability in the seeds, as well as the high content of calcium, magnesium and vitamin C in the leaves. It highlights its role in the fight against obesity and overweight, contributing to dietary variation and the recovery of food sovereignty.
The ruling has been sent to the Chamber of Deputies for its analysis and corresponding ruling, marking an important step in the recognition and promotion of amaranth in Mexico.