Close Up Of Amaranthus Seeds For Background Stock Photography

Close up of Amaranthus seeds for the background. Amaranth boasts an impressive nutrient resume, and like other pseudocereals, is a protein powerhouse. It is a complete protein, containing all nine essential amino acids, and at 14% protein, it contains close to double the amount found in rice and corn. These seeds are grown for their broad leaves and seeds consumed as a nutritious vegetable in India, Southeast Asia, Southern India, West Africa and Caribbean basin.