QUINOA: THE SUPERGRAIN OF THE ANDES
This pearl-shaped, nearly perfect nutrition source was so revered by the Incans that they called it “chisaya mama” or “mother grain.” We call it nutty, delicious and endlessly versatile. Recent quinoa news: learn about the impact of Alter Eco quinoa
BRAIN FOOD
- Quinoa is actually an edible seed related to beets, spinach and tumbleweeds
- This ancient grain has been in cultivation for over 4,000 years.
- NASA is considering quinoa for its Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) due to its high protein, mineral and antioxidant concentrations.
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Characteristics
The crunchiest of the quinoas.
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Characteristics
A nutritious rainbow on your plate
Recent quinoa news: learn about the impact of Alter Eco quinoa
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Characteristics
A complex, protein-packed substitute for brown rice
Recent quinoa news: learn about the impact of Alter Eco quinoa
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Characteristics
Closer to couscous, with an ever-so-slight crunch
Recent quinoa news: learn about the impact of Alter Eco quinoa
