Quinoa Tricolor ORG 300gr

Quinoa is a bush whose seeds are edible and come in many colors: white, red, black, and even blue. Red and golden quinoa are nutritionally the same. Red makes for a very beautiful appearance. Quinoa had great nutritional significance for the pre-Columbian civilizations of the Andes. It was the second main food after potatoes, followed by corn. Today it enjoys high esteem for its nutritional value, and the United Nations has classified it as a superfood for its high protein content (13%). In contrast to rice or wheat, which have low lysine content, quinoa contains a balanced level of essential amino acids for humans, making it an unusually complete food source. This means that less quinoa protein is needed than wheat protein to meet our needs. Although in practice it is a seed, quinoa is considered a complete grain and a good source of dietary fiber. Quinoa also contains Omega-3 fats, which are good for the heart. It is also a good source of phosphorus and has a lot of magnesium and iron. It is gluten-free and easily digestible.

Country

BOLIVIA

Nutritional values per 100g

Energy: 1539kj/368kcal - Fat: 6.10g of which saturates: 0.71g - Carbohydrates: 57.10g of which sugars: 1.34g - Fiber: 7g - Protein: 14.10g - Salt: 0.05g