Description

Rajgira belongs to the genus Amaranthus species that was native to Mexico and Central America probably since 8000 years and they till date use it in their festivities to make varied treats. Amaranth (derived from Latin word Amarantus, a imaginary flower that never fades) it is a herbaceous shrub that can be grown annually and mostly is eaten as a leafy vegetable in most parts of the world.  In Indian language it is known as rajgira or ramdana, rajgira meaning the royal grain and ramdana meaning God’s grain though it is not considered as a grain in India.   Rajgira provides plenty of protein, micronutrients, anti-oxidants and fiber, it is known to have more protein than any other grain and more calcium than wheat.  It is easy on the digestive system as it gluten free.  Today because of it health benefits, USA is the largest producer of the grain through the world.

Svaguna’s rajgira is grown in our food forest Vivavan as an intercrop between our fruit trees in Amarwara, Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh.  Our food forest is free from any chemicals, fertilizers, pesticides, etc