massaagu

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Green amaranth in isolated background. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thorny Amaranthus (spiny pigweed, prickly amaranth, thorny amaranth) with natural background Royalty Free Stock Photo

Thorny Amaranthus (Amaranthus spinosus, spiny amaranth, prickly amaranth, thorny amaranth) with natural background Royalty Free Stock Photo

Like several related species, A. spinosus is a valued food plant in Africa. In Brazil it is known as "caruru de porco", being used pure braised or added to salty porridge preparations, such as angu and is more common in the interior regions of the country. It is valued also in Thai cuisine, where it is called phak khom. It is used as food in the Philippines, where it is called kulitis. The leaves of this plant, known as massaagu in the Maldivian language, have been used in the diet of the Maldives. In Mexico, it is among the species labelled Quelite quintonil in Mexican markets. In Bangladesh it is called "Katanote In Manipuri, it is called" Chengkrook" and is used as food in stir-fry and in broths mixed with other vegetables. In Mauritius it is called "BrÃ¨de malbar". The seeds are eaten by many songbirds.