Quinoa, Black Organic 500g

From 13,000 feet above sea level, on the Peruvian Altiplano, comes this super grain the ancient Incas revered as sacred food and called la chisaya mama, meaning ‘the mother grain’. Believed to be a gift from the gods, Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) thrived amidst harsh climatic conditions.

Due to its remarkable nutritional profile, the United Nations has classified quinoa as a ‘super crop’. Rich in high-quality protein, this creamy, crunchy grain contains a well-balanced mix of all essential amino acids including lysine, which is vital for tissue growth and development. It also provides a host of other nutrients such as iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, complex carbohydrates and vitamins.

Being naturally gluten-free with low GI, quinoa is ideal for people prone to food allergies. High on the versatility scale, quinoa can be substituted for almost any grain in almost any recipe.

HOW TO

Rinse under running water. In a pot, put in a cup of quinoa with two cups of water or stock (for added flavour), cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

INGREDIENTS

Certified Organic Black Quinoa

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving size: 50g (10 servings per pack)

	Avg per Serve	Avg per 100g
Energy (kJ)	810	1620
Protein (g)	7.2	14.3
Fat, total (g)	3.6	7.1
- saturated (g)	0	0
- trans (g)	0	0
Carbohydrate (g)	29.8	59.5
- sugars (g)	6	11.9
Dietary Fibre (g)	4.8	9.5
Sodium (mg)	6	12

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN : Product of Peru, packed in New Zealand

BRAND : Ceres Organics

STORAGE

Store ambient

ALLERGENS

No known allergens.

While we do everything we can to avoid cross contamination, all products from The Health Shop are packed and stored in an area that also handles PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, SESAME SEEDS and products containing GLUTEN. So, unfortunately we cannot guarantee that any products we sell contain none of these allergens.