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Amaranth:
A high protein gluten-free seed that can be cooked whole as a grain or ground and used as flour. It has a sticky texture and a nutty, earthy flavor. Whole grain cooked amaranth becomes thick and porridge-like when cooked, and the flour adds a sticky body to baked goods.
