{"product_id":"organic-amaranth-whole","title":"Organic Amaranth Grain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph order-3 lg:order-2 mt-32\"\u003eDiscover the whole grain goodness of amaranth. Gluten free and a source of complete protein, amaranth makes a delicious hot cereal or polenta, or you can add this grain's pleasant texture and extra nutrition to baked goods or homem\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eade granola\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph order-3 lg:order-2 mt-32\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph order-3 lg:order-2 mt-32\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA good source of iron and dietary fiber, amaranth is especially well suited for gluten free and vegan diets. Amaranth has an earthy, nutty flavor and can be added to bread to give a boost of nutrition and a crunchy texture. Try popped amaranth seed for a unique \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsredmill.com\/shop\/cereals.html\"\u003ebreakfast cereal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or to make the Mexican candy, Alegría. Amaranth grain can also be cooked as porridge, used to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsredmill.com\/corn-grits-polenta.html\"\u003epolenta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or added to soups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this gluten free seed as an alternative to quinoa, or mix amaranth and quinoa together for a delicious combo!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the amaranth plant's leaf is also edible, we’re obsessed with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bobsredmill.com\/shop\/grains-beans-seeds.html\"\u003ewhole grain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—actually a seed—with a rich history dating back 8,000 years, when it was first cultivated in Mesoamerica. The ancient Aztecs relied on the amaranth plant as a food staple and used it in religious rituals, earning it the names “super grain of the Aztecs” and “golden grain of the gods.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amaranth plant is breathtaking, with conical seed heads bearing pink or purple flowers. If you like gardening, try planting a few amaranth seeds in your yard. Don't plant too many, however, or you may see your garden become an amaranth grain crop!\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-32\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pear-pdp-target\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"pear-widget-iframe-#pear-pdp-target-2905323231398277\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bobs Red Mill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40977428086833,"sku":"039978029102","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/1590\/5073\/files\/P101890_S244_AmaranthGrain_f-1002x1200-d135b62.webp?v=1778521486","url":"https:\/\/crunchydepot.com\/products\/organic-amaranth-whole","provider":"Crunchy Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}