Amaranth | Amaranto Mexicano
Tiny but mighty ancient Mexican superfood grain — naturally gluten-free, complete protein, the same grain Aztecs ate for centuries.
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About Amaranth / Acerca del Amaranto
Our Amaranth (Amaranto) is one of the oldest cultivated grains in the world — native to Mexico and Central America, where Aztecs grew it for thousands of years before the Spanish arrival. Naturally gluten-free, with a complete plant-based protein profile (all essential amino acids), high in lysine, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Tiny golden grains with a mild nutty flavor.
Nuestro amaranto mexicano es uno de los granos más antiguos del mundo — cultivado por los aztecas mucho antes de la llegada de los españoles. Naturalmente sin gluten, con proteína vegetal completa (todos los aminoácidos esenciales), alto en lisina, calcio, hierro y magnesio. Granitos dorados con sabor suave a nuez. Ideal para alegrías (el dulce ancestral mexicano), atole de amaranto, granolas, panes integrales y como cereal saludable.
Shipping from McAllen, TX — fresher product, faster delivery, authentic Mexican origin.
Why Customers Choose Us / Por qué nos prefieren
- Native Mexican superfood — Aztec heritage grain
- Naturally gluten-free
- Complete plant protein (all 9 essential amino acids)
- Trusted by health food stores, herbalists, alegría producers & foodservice
Perfect for / Ideal para:
Alegrías (Mexican amaranth-honey candy) • Atole de amaranto • Granola & energy bars • Gluten-free baking • Vegan/vegetarian protein boost • Plant-based smoothies • Restaurants, juice bars & foodservice • Health-food stores • Mexican grocery stores
Quick Tip / Tip rápido
To pop amaranth like mini-popcorn for alegrías: heat a heavy pan to high (no oil), add 2 tbsp at a time — they pop in 5 seconds. Mix popped amaranth with hot piloncillo syrup, press into a pan, cool, cut into bars.
Para reventar amaranto como mini-palomitas para alegrías: calienta sartén pesado a fuego alto (sin aceite), agrega 2 cdas a la vez — revientan en 5 seg. Mezcla con miel de piloncillo caliente, prensa en molde, enfría y corta. Las alegrías clásicas mexicanas.
Bulk Quantities / Cantidades en Volumen
- 5 Lb — $7.48/Lb
- 10 Lb — $7.04/Lb (save 6%)
- 15 Lb — $6.93/Lb (save 7%)
- 20 Lb — $6.88/Lb (save 8%)
