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What Is Amaranth Grain?
What Is Amaranth Grain?. Amaranth is an ancient crop from Mexico but is currently grown in Asia and Africa. The high-protein grain can be used as a food or forage crop, notes Purdue University in its "Alternative Field Crops Manual."
Amaranth is an ancient crop from Mexico but is currently grown in Asia and Africa. The high-protein grain can be used as a food or forage crop, notes Purdue University in its "Alternative Field Crops Manual."
History
In the 1400s, large amaranth crops were grown by the Aztecs in Mexico. The crop has been cultivated for several thousand years, states the "Alternative Field Crops Manual," and during the past 200 years has been introduced to countries including India, China and Eastern Africa.
Uses
Amaranth grain grinds into flour that is used in products including cookies, noodles, breads and pancakes. In addition, the high-fiber, low-fat grain can be popped like popcorn.
Requirements
Amaranth is a hardy, drought-resistant crop, according to Purdue's "Alternative Field Crops Manual." Seeds should be planted no more than a 1/2 inch deep, and the ideal planting time is late May or early June.
