Quinoa grows in the South American Andean area. Quinoa was essential elemtent of the Incas´ diet and is still popular among the Andean population.

Quinoa contains more proteins than any other cereal. Quinoa offers all essential amino acids. It is a rich source of lysine, which can otherwise only be found in fish and meat. Thus Quinoa is important element of the vegetarian and vegan diet suitable as an alternative source of protein.

Quinoa has a higher content of unsaturated fats, calcium, vitamin B and iron, whereas it complies with the principles of a low-carb nutrition. Its extraordinary value is the reason why it was evaluated as equal to dried milk by the United Nations.

Quinoa contains no gluten, therefore being an excellent subsitute of other cereals forpeople suffering from celiac disease and wheat allergies.

Its nutritional value predestinates Quinoa for sports food, its low-carb character complies with contemporary views of what good nutrition should be like. It is easily digestible and suitable for kosher food and baby food.

Quinoa plant

Quinoa flakes