Nature's Superfoods
Instant Organic Quinoa Powder - 250g
Complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids, B vitamins, minerals
Great Nutrition for All Ages, Excellent Baby Food (from 6 months)
In net 250g resealable packs
Product of Peru
Best Before: Dec 2018
Quinoa is a good source of complete protein with all 9 essential amino acids and contains vitamin B1, B2 (riboflavin), B6 and folic acid. It is high in dietary fiber, iron, phosphorus and many other phytonutrients.
1. Anti-inflammatory properties - Reduces risks of cardiovascular disease including atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes. Preliminary animal studies have also shown that daily quinoa intake is able to lower levels of inflammation in fat (adipose) tissue (associated with obesity), and also lower total cholesterol.
2. Improves migraine as well as hypertension conditions - Quinoa is a good source of magnesium which help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Migraine sufferers are also advised to stay away from artificial sweeteners (like aspartame) and foods containing additives (like MSG).
3. Improves the digestive system - Quinoa is high in dietary, colon-cleansing fibre. Reduces risk of getting gallstones.
4. Supports weight loss efforts - Being a low-carb, high-protein whole grain, Quinoa makes you stay full longer on fewer calories. A typical serving (for 1 person) will be about 60-80 grams (uncooked weight) and you will feel full and satisfied. The low glycemic index (GI) and the high quality protein content (with all 9 essential amino acids), makes quinoa an excellent choice food for bodybuilders, who want to cut down fat while developing lean muscle.
ALL the benefits of your favorite Quinoa grain – made INSTANT! Our versatile Quinoa Powder is more easily digested when compared to Quinoa grains and Quinoa flour. Different from many other powdered products in the market that contain additives like Maltodextrin, Nature’s Superfoods’ Instant Organic Quinoa Powder is made of 100% whole organic quinoa that has undergone a very special process of gelatinization where the starch bonds are broken down and Quinoa’s impressive nutrients are released for optimized digestion and absorption. ALL of Quinoa’s nutrients are carefully preserved in this special process.
With an amino acid profile that is similar to mother’s milk, Instant Quinoa is excellent nutrition for all ages especially babies (from 6 months).
Quinoa means "mother grain" in the Inca language. This ancient seed is a versatile, "complete” protein whole grain with all 9 essential amino acids necessary for human growth and development. Most other grains are deficient in 1 or more essential amino acids. Quinoa also contains more protein than any other grain. It was such an important source of nutrients during the Inca civilization that the Incas considered the staple crop sacred. Quinoa is now widely known as one of the healthiest foods on planet earth (contains a balanced profile of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals, fibre, antioxidants, and phytonutrients).
Botanical Name: Chenopodium quinoa
Organic Certifications: USDA, EU, JAS.
Naturally Gluten-free
Nature’s Superfoods Instant Organic Quinoa Powder is now available in Singapore in net 250g resealable packs.
Instant Quinoa Powder has great taste/aroma and a smooth texture. It is not bitter, unlike Quinoa Flour.
Supercharge your day with instant powder in your breakfast. Add 2-3 tablespoons of this convenient, nutty-tasting powder to milk, juices, smoothies, beverages, cereals, porridge, soups, stews, salad dressings, baking recipes, etc. and even water, for an instant health boost! Add this bit by bit and stir to dissolve before adding more.
Can be used as thickening agent.
Be creative and get healthy on the go!
Quinoa is low in sugar and starch and high in fibre and unsaturated fats esp. heart-healthy mono-unsaturated fats. It contains many essential vitamins and minerals. The experts are most excited about the fact that the amount of protein in quinoa is higher than all other grains (50% more than wheat) and this protein is of superior quality. Unlike wheat or rice, which are low in essential amino acid lysine (necessary for tissue growth and repair), quinoa contains a balanced set of all 9 essential amino acids, making it an unusually complete food for the human body.
Studies have shown that Quinoa is packed with anti-inflammatory phytonutrients which include a significant concentration of flavonoids—quercetin and kaempferol, small amounts of Omega 3 fatty acids, among others.
Quinoa is also a good source of phosphorous, calcium, iron, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin E and several of the B vitamins. Quinoa also has six times the amount of iron and calcium of corn and 20 times more iron than rice.
It is naturally gluten-free and now it comes in easy-to-consume 250g pack instant organic quinoa powder!
NUTRITION TABLE
Servings per package(250g): about 12 to 13
Serving size: 20g (approx. 2 tbsps)
| Per serving | Per 100g | |
| Total Calories | 74.4 kcal | 372 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0.7g | 3.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0.4g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 2.4g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 0.9g |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.2g | 70.9g |
| Sugars | 0.5g | 2.5g |
| Dietry Fibre | 1.5g | 7.3g |
| Protein | 2.9g | 14.3g |
| Tiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.1mg | 0.5mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.06mg | 0.3mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.3mg |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 5.6mg |
| Phosphorus | 90.1mg | 450.7mg |