Organic Amaranth Grain (Seeds) by Fenbrook Organic. Organically grown, harvested and dried in India. Packed in the UK. Amaranth seed is a high-protein, gluten-free alternative to rice, grains and pasta. It has been cultivated for upwards of 8,000 years, and was a staple of the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilisations. As a "pseudocereal", it's technically not a cereal grain in the sense that wheat or oats are, but it's used in very similar ways. INGREDIENTS Organic Amaranth Grain (Seeds) SAFETY WARNING Packed on premises that handle celery, cereals containing gluten, mustard, peanuts, sesame, soybeans, sulphur dioxide and sulphites and tree nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, brazil nuts, cashews, pecans, pistachios and macadamia nuts). See moreIts protein value is quite high. There are 3.8 grams of protein in 100 grams of this food, which is famous for being a great alternative, especially for people who are fed without animal protein. It is a complete treasure in terms of vegetable protein. In addition, it contains calcium, potassium and high amounts of fibre. Our Amaranth Grain (Seeds) is 100 organic and vegan vegetarian. Amaranth is actually known as an ornamental plant. There are about 50 varieties known in botanical science. It is famous for its different colours. Although it is known as an ornamental plant, its leaves can be eaten like vegetables, and the plant itself (especially red and pink) is used to give colour. It is possible to make delicious salads and pilafs using these amaranth seeds. You can cook them with the boiling method and enjoy them with pleasure. Amaranth has an impressive nutritional profile. A complete protein, it contains all nine essential amino acids, and it's around 14 protein – almost double the protein value of rice and corn. It's great in porridge and polenta-style recipes, it adds texture and nutritional value to baked goods, you can use it in a similar way to barley, rice and other grains in soups, and it can even be popped like popcorn. Amaranth seed is a high-protein, gluten-free alternative to rice, grains and pasta. It has been cultivated for upwards of 8,000 years, and was a staple of the Inca, Maya and Aztec civilisations. As a "pseudocereal", it's technically not a cereal grain in the sense that wheat or oats are, but it's used in very similar ways.