Amaranth

Where is amaranth from?

The genus is native to Mexico and Central America. In pre-Hispanic times, amaranth was cultivated by the Aztec and their tributary communities in a quantity very similar to maize. Known to the Aztecs as huāuhtli, amaranth is thought to have represented up to 80% of their energy consumption before the Spanish conquest. Palmer amaranth is …

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How to eat amaranth leaves?

In terms of taste, you can compare Amaranth to a cross between brown rice and wheat berries or whole wheat. In terms of appearance, they resemble sesame seeds when raw. When cooked, however, it becomes glossy and resembles caviar. As a whole, Amaranth is quite versatile and has a unique flavor. List of Ancient GrainsAmaranth …

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Are amaranth edible?

Nearly all amaranths are edible, including love-lies-bleeding and even the common road-side weedy forms. But those sold as edible varieties are selected for their good seed production and especially tasty leaves. All of the amaranth plant is edible – the roots, the leaves, the flowers and the seeds. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant annual that …

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