Conclusion
The chemical, functional and pasting properties were signifi-
cantly influenced by the germination process. A significant increase
was noticed in antioxidant activity and total dietary fibre of
germinated amaranth flour. Germinated amaranth flour consisted
of more protein, total dietary fibre and antioxidant activity than
raw amaranth flour. Moreover, cookies prepared from germinated
amaranth flour had higher antioxidant potential and total dietary
fibre and required least snap force. Hence these cookies could be an
effective alternative for celiac disease and health conscious peoples
by providing them higher nutritional value product