Amaranth - BIO Ingredients Amaranth (100%) — From organic farming. Certified by ES-ECO-023-MA Origin Peru or India (origin may vary, depending on stock availability). Description Amaranth, also known as Kiwicha, is a pseudocereal native to Mexico, Peru and Bolivia. Botanically, it belongs to the Amarantaceae family. It has nutritional properties similar to quinoa. Amaranth is a gluten-free food, making it a complete and ideal food for people with celiac disease. Its oils and phytosterols help lower cholesterol levels, including LDL and triglycerides. It has peptides and essential oils that help alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. It has a high antioxidant capacity.