Organic Popped Amaranth - by Food To Live

Organic Popped Amaranth gives you all the nutritional benefits of this ancient grain but in a crunchy form that's easy to enjoy. Cooking raw amaranth seeds makes them gelatinous, similar to chia. That's why amaranth is often used as a natural food thickener. However, Organic Amaranth Puffs do not require to be cooked; they are crunchy and can be directly added to granola, cereal, and even used in salads and other savory dishes.

Organic Puffed Amaranth Seeds are made by heating up raw dry seeds. When heated they pop becoming puffy on the inside, yet retaining a pleasant crunch. Due to minimal processing, Organic Popped Amaranth Grain is as nutritious as its raw counterpart. It's a good plant-based source of protein and fiber. Amaranth is also rich in calcium and iron.

Best Organic Popped Amaranth Uses

Organic Amaranth Puffs are highly versatile because they can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, as well as baking. They combine well with a variety of flavors, especially fresh fruits, veggies, and greens.

The best way to enjoy Organic Unsweetened Puffed Amaranth is to mix it with your morning cereal or granola. This will give it extra fiber, minerals, and add the delightfully toasty and nutty flavor of the seeds. You can also sprinkle them on top of your baked goodies for some extra-crunch.

Sprinkle Organic Amaranth Popped Seeds onto salads, casseroles, and gratins. The seeds are rather small, so you can add them to breading mixes or even use as substitute for breadcrumbs.

When buying Organic Amaranth Puffs in bulk, store them in an airtight container. You can keep them in the fridge or a cool pantry. But most importantly, keep the seeds dry.