Organic Amaranth

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Certified: Organic Gluten-Free Kosher

Amaranth is a sweet, earthy, gluten-free grain. It's extremely high in protein, iron, and fiber, and a staple in gluten-free diets. Amaranth is a versatile grain that can be enjoyed as part of a satisfying hot breakfast, in delectable cookies, in savory soups, and more!

Amaranth Cooking Ideas

There are many different methods to cook and eat amaranth, from cooking it like rice to popping it like popcorn!

1. A simple way to prepare amaranth is to boil it for about 15-20 minutes and add it to your morning cereal or toss it in a salad, similar to how you might eat couscous or quinoa.
2. You can also grind it into amaranth flour to use in baked goods, potentially toasting it to bring out more of its nutty flavor before your grind it.
3. A fun way to eat amaranth is to pop it and season it like popcorn.
4. Whole seed, cooked organic amaranth also goes well in soups, granolas, and breads.

It is best to store organic amaranth in a tightly sealed container, preferably a glass jar, in a cool, dark, dry location. Do not store organic amaranth in a cabinet near a stove, oven or dishwasher. If stored properly, organic amaranth can have a shelf life of up to one year.

Amaranth in Space

In 1985, Amaranth literally took off! This grain took a ride out of the Earth's atmosphere on US Space Shuttle Atlantis' maiden voyage. Astronauts conducted tests growing amaranth on space and ate amaranth cookies during their mission.

Amaranth in History

Amaranth was the favored grain of the Aztec empire where it was also used in religious ceremonies. The Aztecs would use amaranth to build statues of their religious deities, such as their hummingbird god. At the end of the celebrations, the statue would be broken down and eaten. Hoping to discourage Aztec religious practices, the Spanish conquistadors banned the cultivation of amaranth and it grew only as a weed for hundreds of years. Amaranth was re-discovered in the 1970 and its popularity resurged because of the grain's high nutritional content.

Health Tips

1. Amaranth is made up of 13-14% protein, and it easily contains 30% more protein than other grains. Amaranth contains the important amino acid lysine, which is not found in many grains and is vital for building muscle protein and helping the body run.
2. One cup of amaranth contains 18g of fiber, more than any other gluten-free grain. In comparison, buckwheat and millet contain 17g and white rice contains 2.4g.
3. Amaranth is one of the few grains that contain phytosterols, nutrients that play a major part in the prevention of many kinds of disease and may lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Customer Reviews

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“On the Internet, I went looking for sources of amaranth and found Nuts.com. There were so many unique and tasty sounding snacks that I ordered more than the one.
My order was placed late afternoon on Friday and the next Monday morning the shipment was received. I did not pay for rush delivery and was not expecting such quick delivery. The three snacks that I have tasted so far are delicious. Thank you so much for including the bag of plain goji berries as they are my favorite too.”

Francis, Vienna, VA January 30, 2012

“Wow! That was fast! Am looking forward to cooking and sampling these items”

Catherine, Tolland, Ct. January 16, 2012

“I love you guys! Everything I ordered is PERFECT! I will be ordering again! Hugs!”

Joanne, Eagle, Idaho November 7, 2011

“My box of stuff arrived today. I'm very happy. Quinoa, Kamut and Amaranth are delicious!”

Geraldine, Ellijay, GA October 17, 2011

“Everything looks great -- can't wait to try new things with all that I ordered!”

glenel, Carlsbad, NM October 12, 2011

“My yummies arrived just this morning, I am already making my lunch with the wonderful nuts and grains I ordered. The packaging was absolutely wonderful, it reseals which is very useful. I am already making a list for my next order. THANK YOU!! Don't change a thing!”

Angela, Hadley, NY July 12, 2011

“I've ordered 3 times now.
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Your site is exactly what I was looking for, for nuts, grains, seeds. There is no better. You guys & gals are awesome, and the products are so tasty and NUTritious. I'm making a breakfast pilafy/grain mix that is making my whole day, and the I'm feeling great! Since I'm playing with the ingredients, I know whats in it and can tweak the multi-grain ratios to taste. and TASTY it is!! Thanks for the selection and quality. Your new & faithful customer - Jim (:”

Jim, Lombard, Illinois July 7, 2011

“Thanks for the great service! I ordered my whole grains on Monday and they arrived on Tuesday.

So far the recipes I've made have been a big hit at home. I will definitely be ordering more whole grains in the future.”

Charles June 19, 2011

“I ordered your Amaranth because of the testimonials I read and they are right, IT IS THE BEST!!! I just got it this morning and cooked up a serving immediately..YUMMY as you say!!! JB, Illinois”

Jan, Williamsville, Il April 30, 2011

“Order arrived AHEAD of schedule and all is hunky-dorry! Thanks!!!”

nancy April 20, 2011

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“First of all, shipping and delivery went faster than expected. 4 days sooner than expected. BIG PLUS THERE! Packaging was real good. No broken bags, and the box was cute. I ordered 5 different products, Amaranth being the one I was most interested in. Not knowing how much the grains would swell during cooking, if at all I only cooked just under 1/4 C. for breakfast after my morning walk. (Turned out to be just he right amount for me.) After it was finished cooking, I added a few raisins, and touch (not even 1/2 tsp. ) of honey... was so good! I like how it cooked up more grainy. Was afraid it was going to be more like ... cream of wheat, was a nice surprise to see it was not. looking forward to trying this so many other ways than as breakfast. Will be ordering much larger amounts soon. Have already recommended the company to a friend.”

Kathleen, Stillwater, ok April 6, 2013

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 28g (~1 oz.)
(Approx. 16.2 Servings/Pound)

Amount Per Serving
Calories	105
Calories From Fat	15

%DV
Total Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate	19g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3g	10%
Sugars	0g
Protein	4g

Vitamin A	0%	Calcium	4%
Vitamin C	2%	Iron	12%

Ingredients

Organic Amaranth.

Packaged in the same facility as peanuts, tree nuts, soy, and milk products.

ID: 7507

1 Pound Bags
1-5 lbs.	$2.99/lb	$2.99/bag
6-10 lbs.	$2.90/lb	$2.90/bag
11+ lbs.	$2.84/lb	$2.84/bag
5 Pound Bags
5 lbs.	$2.90/lb	$14.50/bag
10 lbs.	$2.84/lb	$14.20/bag
15+ lbs.	$2.69/lb	$13.45/bag
25 Pound Cases
25+ lbs.	$1.99/lb	$49.75/case

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