Julieta Amaranth Bites — Dark Chocolate Superfood Snack

Description

An Ancient Grain Meets Ecuadorian Cacao

Ecuadorian Essence offers Julieta Amaranth Bites to unite amaranth, one of the oldest cultivated grains of the Americas, with fine-aroma cacao from Ecuador in one snack made in Ecuador.
Amaranth has been cultivated in the Americas for thousands of years. Ecuador is the world’s largest producer of fine flavor cacao, a category that represents only about 5% of global production according to the International Cocoa Organization.
Julieta Bites come to the Washington DC area with Ecuadorian Essence, a family from Ecuador. They are not sold in national chains.
Ecuador sits on the equator, where days last close to twelve hours all year, and its coast produces Nacional cacao, the fine-aroma variety behind the chocolate in Julieta Bites.

Why Amaranth

Ecuadorian Essence uses puffed organic amaranth in these bites because, once puffed, the tiny seed becomes light and crisp, giving the snack an airy texture.
Amaranth is smaller than quinoa and puffs when heated, a little like popcorn. It is naturally gluten-free and valued in plant-based diets as a source of plant protein, fiber and minerals.
Its mild, slightly nutty flavor lets the fine-aroma cacao lead.

Sweetened With Panela

Julieta Bites are sweetened with panela, the unrefined whole cane sugar traditional in Ecuador. Panela is still sugar, but it keeps more of the cane’s character and adds a gentle caramel note.

Ingredients

Dark chocolate made with Ecuadorian fine-aroma cacao; puffed organic amaranth; panela. May contain traces of soy. Always check the label for the complete ingredient list and allergen statement.

Why Chocolate and Ancient Grains Belong Together

Ecuadorian Essence combines cacao and amaranth because both are native crops of the Americas, and together they carry the food heritage of the continent into a contemporary snack.
Julieta Amaranth Bites join fine-aroma cacao from Ecuador, an ancestral grain and a traditional sweetener in a snack made for everyday life.

When to Enjoy Julieta Amaranth Bites

Ecuadorian Essence recommends Julieta Amaranth Bites after lunch, with afternoon tea or after a workout, because their light texture satisfies a sweet craving without feeling heavy.
They also work as a topping: crumble a few over yogurt or a smoothie bowl. Store the box in a dry place at 16–18°C (below 75°F) so the amaranth stays crisp and the chocolate keeps its shine.

Quinoa or Amaranth?

Ecuadorian Essence makes both Julieta Bites with the same dark chocolate and panela, and the difference is texture: Quinoa Bites are crunchier and nuttier, Amaranth Bites lighter and airier.
If you are not sure which one you will prefer, try both.
Both are made in Ecuador and sold in the DMV by Ecuadorian Essence.

For Cafés, Wellness Studios & Gourmet Stores

Ecuadorian Essence supplies Julieta Amaranth Bites at wholesale pricing to cafés, yoga and Pilates studios, gyms and gourmet stores in the DMV, offering a snack with Ecuadorian origin.
The minimum wholesale order is one wholesale box of 6 Julieta packs. Complete the “Become a Distributor” form or write to sales@ecuadorianessence.com. Ecuadorian Essence ships within the United States, with delivery in 5–7 business days, and sells in person at curated markets and fairs across Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland.
Ecuadorian Essence products are foods and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always check the product label for complete ingredient and allergen information.