Amaranth

Amaranth

Amaranth is a tiny, naturally gluten-free ancient grain seed cultivated in South America for thousands of years, revered by the Aztec civilisation for its exceptional nutritional profile — including a protein content of approximately 14–16% with a particularly favourable amino acid composition featuring lysine, an amino acid deficient in most other cereal grains. Its earthy, slightly peppery flavour and the dramatic way it pops when dry-heated make it one of the most visually dynamic and nutritionally compelling ingredients in the ancient grain category. Available certified organic and Non-GMO verified.

Certified Organic Non-GMO

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Product Specifications

Origin

South America

Certifications

Organic, Non-GMO

Processing

Cleaned whole amaranth grain seed

Packaging

25 kg bags, bulk totes

Food Applications

Puffed Amaranth Flour Cereals Gluten-Free Baking Ancient Grain Blends

Why Choose Basic Grain

Basic Grain sources amaranth from certified organic growing cooperatives in South America that operate under transparent fair-trade frameworks. Each lot is tested for moisture, purity, protein content, and microbiological compliance to ensure it meets the quality standards required for premium retail and food manufacturing applications in Canada.

✓ High lysine content addresses amino acid gaps in cereal-based diets
✓ Naturally gluten-free for certified gluten-free product formulations
✓ Certified organic and Non-GMO with microbiological testing per lot

Product Specifications

Why Choose Basic Grain

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