Organic Amaranth Seeds
Thames Organic brings you Organic Amaranth Seeds—a versatile and nutritious addition to elevate your culinary experience. Packed with natural goodness, these premium seeds offer a nutty and subtly sweet flavor profile that enhances a variety of recipes. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or follow a specific dietary plan, these organic amaranth seeds are an essential pantry item. Sustainably sourced from top-quality organic crops, they provide a wholesome alternative for cooking or can be popped to create a delightful and crunchy snack.
Amaranth seeds, derived from the amaranth plant native to South America, are unprocessed whole grains, preserving their complete nutritional value, including the bran, germ, and endosperm. Their versatility extends from being a nutritious addition to meals to being an indulgent snack when popped. These seeds can be roasted in a dry skillet over high heat, producing a satisfying popping sensation and adding a delightful crunch to dishes.
Species within the Amaranthus genus have been cultivated for over 8,000 years, and though not classified in the same botanical family as true cereals, they offer comparable yields and nutritional benefits. The historical significance of amaranth as a staple food in ancient cultures like the Aztecs underscores its enduring value and versatility in modern cooking.
Enhance your culinary repertoire with Thames Organic's Organic Amaranth Seeds—a natural and eco-conscious choice that elevates your cooking, whether used as a nutritious ingredient or enjoyed as a satisfying, crunchy snack. Incorporate these premium seeds into your daily meals, celebrating their nutty flavor and diverse culinary applications, and savor the natural goodness they bring to your kitchen.
Organic amaranth seeds are small, shiny seeds that come from the amaranth plant, which is native to South America. These seeds are considered to be a whole grain, meaning that they have not been processed or refined and contain all parts of the grain, including the bran, germ, and endosperm.
It is an unprocessed agricultural crop. Even though it was mechanically cleaned before packaging, there could still be some foreign objects. Before usage, separate and wash.
Amaranth can be roasted in addition to being cooked in liquid. Amaranth should be added to a dry skillet that has been heated over high heat and roasted. After a few minutes, the seeds should start to pop if you keep stirring them.
The amaranth may be used as a crispy breading for meats, veggies, tofu, and other foods after it has popped. For extra texture and a nutty taste, popped amaranth can also be used in cereals, salads, and soups.
Species belonging to the genus Amaranthus have been cultivated for their grains for 8,000 years. Amaranth plants are classified as pseudocereals that are grown for their edible starchy seeds, but they are not in the same botanical family as true cereals, such as wheat and rice. Amaranth species that are still used as a grain are Amaranthus caudatus L., Amaranthus cruentus L., and Amaranthus hypochondriacus L. The yield of grain amaranth is comparable to rice or maize.
The grain was a staple food of the Aztecs and an integral part of Aztec religious ceremonies. The cultivation of amaranth was banned by the conquistadores upon their conquest of the Aztec nation. However, the plant has grown as a weed since then, so its genetic base has been largely maintained. Research on grain amaranth began in the United States in the 1970s. By the end of the 1970s, a few thousand acres were being cultivated there, and continue to be cultivated.
Much of the amaranth grain currently grown is sold in health food shops. Grain amaranth is also grown as a food crop in limited areas of Mexico, where it is used to make a candy called alegría (Spanish for joy) at festival times. In other preparations, the grain can be popped like popcorn and then either mixed with honey, or served with milk, dried fruit and nuts like a cold breakfast cereal. Amaranth grain can also be used to extract amaranth oil, a pressed seed oil with commercial uses.
Discover Thames Organic's Organic Amaranth Seeds – a versatile and delightful addition to your kitchen, perfect for a variety of culinary preferences. Whether you're a vegan, vegetarian, or follow a plant-based, specific dietary plan, these premium amaranth seeds are a must-have. Sourced sustainably from the finest organic crops, they offer a nutty and slightly sweet flavor that enhances your favorite recipes. Use them as a nutritious alternative in cooking, or pop them for a delightful and crunchy snack. Embrace the natural goodness of Thames Organic's Amaranth Seeds and elevate your cooking with this wholesome and eco-conscious choice.