Amaranth seeds are similar to quinoa but smaller and higher in nutritional content.  Amaranth is generally considered a grain; however, due to its nutritional properties it has been classified as a pseudo cereal. One of its most important characteristics is that it DOES NOT CONTAIN GLUTEN. It has been considered as a superfood and has been named by the FAO as the “Best food of plant origin for human consumption”. Amaranth seeds are an excellent source of protein and it has a sweet nutty flavor, they are great ingredients in breakfast cereals, bakery products, cereal bars, muffins, muesli and pasta.