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Amaranth seeds have been a popular staple since the days of the Aztecs in South America, who used these to worship God as well as for consumption. It was known as ‘huahuthli’ then. These seeds were cultivated in Mexico, Guatemala and Peru on a large scale, and this practice was soon picked up by several other nations like India, China, Nepal, etc. because of the seed’s numerous health benefits.

Amaranth is derived from Greek word “Amaranto”, which means unfading flower. It is also called as Amaranthus. Amaranth has been cultivated as grain for 8000 years. It is also known as Pigweed.Amaranth seeds are light yellowish in color and are about the size of poppy seeds.

Amaranth seeds have been a popular staple since the days of the Aztecs in South America, who used these to worship God as well as for consumption. It was known as 'huahuthli' then. These seeds were cultivated in Mexico, Guatemala and Peru on a large scale, and this practice was soon picked up by several other nations like India, China, Nepal, etc. because of the seed's numerous health benefits. In 1977, Amaranth seeds were called the 'crop of the future'. Amaranth seeds have endless properties that are incredibly good for the human body, like protein content, antioxidants, foliate, and gluten-free properties.

Amaranth is an old cultivated crop originating on American continent. The Aztecs, Incas and Mayas considered amaranth as their staple food together with maize and beans. Amaranth was first introduced as an ornamental plant in Europe in the 16th century. Different species of amaranth spread throughout the world during 17th, 18th and 19th century. In India, China and under the harsh conditions of Himalayas this plant became important grain and/or vegetable crop.