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White quinoa is a good source of antioxidants and minerals, such as manganese – essential for metabolism, for growth and development, phosphorus – wonderful for bone health and for maintaining the functioning of various types of tissues, folic acid – essential for the functioning of cells and tissue development, being especially important for pregnant women, iron – which fulfills many important roles, such as the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.

Quinoa has a coating based on saponins, the substance that gives it a bitter taste, which can be eliminated by rinsing it before consumption. The preparation of white quinoa seeds takes about 15-20 minutes, by simply boiling it in water and adding a pinch of salt. There are several types of quinoa, but the best known is white quinoa. It has a slight nutty taste and acquires a fluffy texture when cooked, increasing its volume almost 4 times.
Quinoa can be used as a substitute for rice in recipes. It can be used both in hot dishes, in the oven, as well as in cold salads, in burgers, as breakfast, with fruit, or even in desserts. It can be used in culinary preparations mixed with various vegetables, in soups, salads, pilafs or as a side dish.
Quinoa can be introduced into the child’s diet starting from the age of 8 months. Easy to digest, but filling, it is an ingredient that can be successfully introduced into children’s purees. Having a high protein content, quinoa is also a food consumed by those who follow a vegetarian or raw-vegan diet.

Country of origin Peru
Processed in Portugal
Packed/shipped from Romania