Grain or Starch
Amaranth
About This Entry
Amaranth is a tiny Aztec pseudocereal with peppery, malty pop in porridge and popped garnish — its dense protein starch pairs with Zinfandel, Mexican beer, and off-dry aromatic whites.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Zinfandel — Amaranth peppery popped pseudocereal suits Zinfandel fruit in Aztec porridge and health-grain garnish.
Gewurztraminer also pairs well with Amaranth because popped amaranth garnish also pairs with Gewürztraminer in health-grain bowls.
Spicy — Amaranth peppery pop aligns with spicy Zinfandel and Gewürztraminer tolerance.
At a Glance
Group
Pseudocereals
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
primary
Scientific name
Amaranthus cruentus
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Amaranth
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Pseudocereals
- Scientific name
- Amaranthus cruentus
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- primary