Amaranth is a native cereal from Peru with extraordinary nutritional qualities as it is regarded as a complete protein because it contains all the essential amino acids, including lysine which most grains lack and its level of phosphorus, calcium, magnesium and potassium are higher than those found in common cereals. Also, it is a good choice for vegans as it is gluten free! Furthermore, the oil extracted (squalene) from the Amaranth seed can be used as an alternative to shark oil, which is more expensive, to then be used in supplements and/or cosmetics.
Available forms: whole, toasted, powder