Amaranth

Food and health uses

• Amaranth species are cultivated and consumed as a leaf vegetable in many parts of the world

• Several species are raised for amaranth "grain" in Asia and the Americas.

• Its gluten-free palatability, ease of cooking, and a protein is particularly well-suited to human nutritional needs. 

More information

• Purdue University

• Wikipedia

• Missouri Botanical Garden

• University of Florida