Quinoa from Peru

Quinoa is a nutrient rich crop that has sustained communities in South America for thousands of years. Quinoa is indigenous to the Andes region and was first cultivated around 3,500 years ago. There are approximately 200 varieties of quinoa.

We tried red, black and white which were very simple and versatile to use. You can use it in breakfasts, soups, salads and even sweet dishes.

Did you know? NASA feeds its astronauts quinoa because it can supply many of the essential nutrients