Amaranth like quinoa is referred to as a grain because of its taste and the way we cook it as a grain but it is actually a seed amaranth has a sticky texture that contrasts with the fluffier texture of most grains and care should be taken not to overcook it as it can become gummy amaranth flavour is mild sweet and nutty whole grain source of protein naturally gluten free naturally low in fat source of iron amaranth like quinoa is referred to as a grain because of i