Quinoa White Organic

A high-altitude plant, quinoa is native to South America. Quinoa seeds are flat and oval and usually of a pale yellow colour, but can range anywhere from pink to black. Quinoa is a hardy plant that tolerates most climates. Quinoa is harvested when the plant’s leaves fall and only the dried seed heads remain. The seeds are then stripped from the stalk and filtered. Undamaged immature seeds are harvested at a later stage, a day or two after initial harvesting.

One of the world’s most popular health foods, organic black quinoa is rich in protein and is one of the few plant foods that contain sufficient amounts of all nine essential amino acids. Quinoa is also high in fibre, vitamin B and E, iron, potassium, calcium and many antioxidants. As a gluten-free product, it can also be consumed by those who are sensitive to wheat or gluten.

White organic quinoa has a light flavour, both creamy and nutty at once. The seeds can sometimes vary in taste, from bitter to sweet, with bitter quinoa varieties being richer in antioxidants. Both sweet and bitter quinoa are good sources of antioxidants and minerals. With their varied taste, quinoa can be added to both salads, soups and even muffins.