Amaranth breeds & varieties
9 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
AAmaranthus caudatus
Origin: PE
Andean SpeciesDelicateHanging TasselKiwicha
AAmaranthus cruentus
Origin: MX
EarthyMesoamerican GrainPoppyProlific Seed
AAmaranthus hypochondriacus
Origin: MX, US
Dense HeadFine SeedMild NuttyMilling Quality
AWhite Amaranth
Origin: US
Clean AppearanceClean LookIvoryIvory Seed Grade
AAztec Amaranth
Origin: MX
Alegría LinkCeremonial HistoryCultural NameHistoric
APlainsman
Origin: US
Commercial GrainMild Pepper NuttyMill StandardModern Cultivar
BGolden Amaranth
Origin: MX, PE
Confection ColourGold Seed GradeGoldenGrain Not Leaf
BBlack Amaranth
Origin: IN, US
Black-BrownDark SeedEarthyEarthy Depth
BHopi Red Dye
Origin: US
Dark Seed OptionDual UseDye TraditionHeritage