LAS OLLAS PATTY AMARANTO 1/2.11 OZ

Originally in Mexico they're called Alegrias!! 

Alegrías are the most representative sweet of Mexico, due to the amaranth seeds from this country. The recipe for the preparation of sweet joy has passed from generation to generation for many centuries, until reaching our days without undergoing major changes. Alegrías are prepared with Amaranth and amaranth seeds as the main ingredient, sugar, honey and raisins.

The plant from which the seeds come from, amaranth, is native to Mexico and since pre-Hispanic times, in addition to being part of the indigenous diet, it was used as currency and for ceremonial purposes, for which they made figures of amaranth and honey to offer to the gods.

Traditional Mexican candy made with popped amaranth.

Round shaped amaranth brittle candy.

ITEM: 134

UPC:  880342000377