ORGANIC AMARANTH

Origin: IndiaProduction: Whole seed Amaranth is often referred to as a "pseudo-cereal" (just like buckwheat, quinoa, and chia) because it is technically not a grain but a seed, yet similar to true cereals in flavor, cooking, and nutritional profile. Cherished already by the Aztecs 8,000 years ago, the amaranth plant is still cultivated throughout the world as an important source of nutrition (leaves, stalks, roots, and seeds are all edible). It is not only easy to grow and harvest (one plant can produce up to 60,000 seeds) but also easy to prepare and digest. Qualities: this tiny grain is not only gluten-free but also packed with nutrition. It ranks higher in minerals, such as manganese, calcium, iron, phosphorous, potassium, and carotenoids, than most vegetables, and is the only grain with documented vitamin C content. It is considered a "complete protein" as it contains all nine essential amino acids and a high in insoluble fiber (78%).Common use: since amaranth cooks up very dense,