Description

Quinoa or Quinua, which is a word of Quechua origin, is a pseudocereal native to The Andes of Peru and other South American countries. It was named "The Mother Grain" by the Incas. Each year, at a special ceremony, the Inca planted the first seeds of the season and during the solstice the priests carried golden vessels filled with Quinoa which were offered to the Inti, the Sun God. In present, Quinoa is considered the food that possesses the ideal balance of protein and nutrients for humans. Even NASA chooses Quinoa as food for their space travels. Importance of Quinoa: Quinoa is one of the foods that contains all the essential amino acids for humans. This makes Quinoa a very complete, superior food and easy to digest, recommended for daily consumption. The Quinoa grain contains more protein than any other. It is also rich in fiber, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B complex and vitamin E. Uses of Quinoa in different industries: There are many color varieties of Quinoa, however, the most commercial varieties are white, red and black. -Food Industry: Quinoa is an easy to digest food and has a pleasant taste. It is perfect as an accompaniment to all kinds of meats and vegetables. The grains of Quinoa can be cooked, added to soups, stews, used as cereal, pasta, etc. It can replace any other grain, including rice, in the preparation of any dish, from appetizers to desserts. Quinoa flour can be manufacture from the grains, replacing wheat flour, thus enriching their derivatives: breads, cakes, cookies, pies, etc. Our Export Presentations: -Quinoa Grains (White, Red or Black), double Kraft paper bags x *5 kg. -Organic Quinoa Grains (White, Red or Black), double Kraft paper bags x *5 kg. -Contact us for any questions about our export presentations, technical datasheets, samples, orders, contract manufacturing and product development.