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Why Mexican Chefs, Farmers And Activists Are Reviving The Ancient Grain Amaranth

Close-up of<em> tzoallis</em> being made during a summer nutrition workshop held by Puente a la Salud, a group based in Oaxaca, Mexico, that is helping to push an amaranth comeback. An ancient Aztec staple, t<em>zoallis </em>are made of amaranth and corn flour, agave honey and amaranth cereal. (Courtesy of Puente a la Salud Comunitaria)
Close-up of tzoallis being made during a summer nutrition workshop held by Puente a la Salud, a group based in Oaxaca, Mexico, that is helping to push an amaranth comeback. An ancient Aztec staple, tzoallis are made of amaranth and corn flour, agave honey and amaranth cereal. (Courtesy of Puente a la Salud Comunitaria)

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