Customer Reviews

Arrowhead Mills Organic Whole Grain Amaranth, 1-Pound Unit (Pack of 6)

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I ordered this grain because I am following the Ultra Metabolism 21 day detox phase...ok, stop the eye rolling. It's basically about removing potential allergens (diary, etc.) and cleansing yourself from processed foods -any sugar, hydrogenated oils, white flour...and although I dont eat that stuff in general, it's amazing how many "all natural" foods have high fructose corn syrup (many Marie's dressings, etc.)

Anywho- my amaranth arrived quickly but one bag had burst open - the packaging was a joke! Amazon shrinkwraps books so they sre sealed air-tight, yet bags of grain soar freely in their big Amazon box, begging to explode.

The other bags remained in tact - the stench from the grain takes getting used to. It smells swampy to me, but my sister says that's just "earthy."

It's a complete grain and it cooks up nicely as a hot cereal - and it pops like popcorn, too.

This little grain is a complete protein, quick to
prepare and delicious to eat! It can be combined
with veggies and olive oil or eaten like the usual
hot cereal with honey and cinnamon.

I make a wonderful hot breakfast cereal with amaranth, a chopped apple, milk, cinnamon and a little stevia. Just remember that if you want salt in your recipe, don't add it until the amaranth is done cooking. Salt inhibits the grains from softening.

Amaranth is a good grain for my celiac daughter to eat- but one of the four packages arrived torn and the grain spilt in the mailing box. I recommend better packaging. Otherwise, no complaints

At some point I would like to try Teff Bob's Red Mill Whole Grain Teff, 24-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4)
I eat lots of Brown Rice & Quinoa I put Roland Tahini Pure Ground Sesame Seed, 32-Ounce Container (Pack of 2) on it with Reese Artichoke Bottoms, 14-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12) Carrots & Lettuce YUMMMMM
Amaranth is more Woodys smell but I Like it now! Haven't gotten to a point where I have it for breakfast...

I thought I was getting amaranth flour. It is still in grain form so you have to find a way to grind it. I do not know for sure if this is something I like. The flavor is a bit strong for me. So I am not sure if I am just cooking with it the wrong way.