Quinoa

ORIGIN

Quinua, a traditional Andean crop, began its domestication process ***0 years BC, in Ayacucho, Peru. It is mainly found around the Titicaca Lake region (Peru/Bolivia). This crop has been able to adapt to a wide range of climatic conditions and was widely used by pre Hispanic cultures as an important nutritional component, before being replaced by cereals brought by the Spaniards.

DESCRIPTION

Our Quinoa is grown in Hilly regions of India, at specific agro climatic zones identified by our agronomist. The Quinoa grain has a small round shape, semi flattened of yellowish white colour. This plant is rich in protein, carbohydrates and it has an excellent balance of amino acids, essential for the development of tissues in the human body. It has balanced nutritional value, it contains the greatest combination of amino acids. The concentration of lysine in quinoa is almost twice in comparison with other cereals and grasses. It contains no cholesterol.

USES

It is used for human consumption, the quinoa grain can be prepared in many varieties such as soups puddings, stews, torrejas, desserts, bread and drinks, flakes, flour, puffed. Due to its nutritional value is in the ideal diet for everyone.