Known Benefits
The Quinua Real Organic Quinoa contains the following health benefits:
- It is gluten free, making it suitable for anyone with hypersensitivity to gluten
- Helps to reduce cholesterol
- Contains all essential amino acids
- It is a pseudo-cereal rich in minerals like calcium, iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, manganese which are important for cell growth and maintenance
- High in fibre to aid digestion
- Contains trace amounts of copper and lithium
Recommended Usage
- Wash and cook in boiling water for 12 to 15 minutes, using 2-parts water to 1-part grain
- Works well as a stuffing in dishes such as in salads, or as a staple substitute for rice
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COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Bolivia
CERTIFIED ORGANIC BY: BO – BIO – 126 AGRICULTURA NO UE
Nutritional Information
Nutritional values per 100g
Energy: 1584kj (378kcal)
Fats: 6g
– Saturate: 0.8g
Carbohydrate: 64g
– Sugars: 5g
Fibre: 4g
Protein: 14g
Salt: 0.01g
