Quinoa naturally grown from the best sources of the world

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Chenopodium quinoa

PROPERTIES:
Quinoa is a grain crop grown primarily for its edible seeds. It is a pseudo-cereal, it is basically a “seed” which is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain. The Incas referred to it as chisoya mama or "mother of all grains". Even though it technically not a grain, it still counts as a whole grain food.

It only became trendy and reached “superfood status” a few years ago. It is an experimental crop in NASA's Controlled Ecological Life Support System for long-duration human occupied space flights. Quinoa is non-GMO, gluten-free and usually grown organically.

ORIGIN:

Originating in the Andes of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, in addition it is grown in the United States. Bolivia is the world's leading producer, followed by Peru and the United States.

NUTRITION FACTS:
• Quinoa has many nutritious contents including protein, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, copper, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamins B1, B2 and B6, small amounts of calcium, B3 (niacin) and vitamin E.

• It contains large amounts of flavonoids, including quercetin and kaempferol, it also rich in amino acids.

• Quinoa's fat content is rich in Omega 6,  it is also an important source of soluble and insoluble fiber. It has a very low glycemic index.

HEALTH BENEFITS:
• Its potent plant antioxidants give numerous health benefits. These important molecules have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-cancer and anti-depressant effects in animal studies.

• Quinoa can improve metabolic health. This includes lower blood sugar and triglyceride levels. Quinoa is high in fiber, protein and has a low glycemic index. These properties have all been linked to weight loss.

• They are high in fiber and protein intake increased for cereals, quinoa has a low glycemic index , which makes it ideal for people with diabetes who want to lose weight or eating healthy.

• This pseudocereal is also of great help to control cholesterol levels in blood, since their fiber and unsaturated lipids favoring the lipid profile in the body.

HOW TO COOK:
It can be ready to eat in as little as 15-20 minutes.

• Put 2 cups of water in a pot, turn up the heat.
• Add 1 cup of raw quinoa, with a dash of salt.
• Boil for 15-20 minutes.
• Rinse the grains and put it in a bowl.

It can be cooked with your healthy recipes such as quinoa salad, quinoa granola, quinoa and multigrain bread.

STORAGE & SHELF LIFE:
Keep in closed environment, ventilated, over pallets at the correct temperature and with humidity relative to the environment, with good storage practices. It has a shelf life of 24 months.