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  Organic Red Quinoa is a protein packed seed/grain great for any vegetarian or vegan diet.
Organic Red Quinoa is a protein packed seed/grain great for any vegetarian or vegan diet.
  
Red Quinoa
Organic, Raw

A protein-packed seed/grain essential for any vegetarian or vegan diet.


Item# Item Name Our Price Qty Add
Quinoa-R8oz Organic Red Quinoa (8 oz) $4.91
Quinoa-R5B Organic Red Quinoa (bulk 5 lbs) $39.56
Quinoa-R25B Organic Red Quinoa (25 lbs case)* $165.56
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Quinoa may be germinated in its raw form to boost its nutritional value. Germination activates its natural enzymes and multiplies its vitamin content. In fact, quinoa has a notably short germination period: Only 2–4 hours resting in a glass of clean water is enough to make it sprout and release gases, as opposed to, e.g., 12 hours overnight with wheat. This process, besides its nutritional enhancements, softens the grains, making them suitable to be added to salads and other cold foods. Quinoa can also serve as a high-protein breakfast food mixed with honey, almonds, or berries.

Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked, and its mild, slightly nutty flavor makes it an alternative to white rice or couscous.

The first step in preparing quinoa is to remove the saponins, a process that requires soaking the grain in water for a few hours, then changing the water and resoaking, or rinsing it in ample running water either in a fine strainer or in cheesecloth. Removal of the saponin helps with digestion; the soapy nature of the compound makes it act as a laxative. Most boxed quinoa has been pre-rinsed for convenience.

A common cooking method is to treat quinoa much like rice, bringing two cups of water to a boil with one cup of grain, covering at a low simmer and cooking for 14–18 minutes or until the germ separates from the seed. The cooked germ looks like a tiny curl and should have a slight bite to it (like al dente pasta). As an alternative, one can use a rice cooker to prepare quinoa, treating it just like white rice (for both cooking cycle and water amounts).




Important Information:
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Energy:  368 cal
Carbohydrates: 64 g
Starch: 52 g
Dietary fiber: 7 g
Fat: 6 g
polyunsaturated: 3.3 g
Protein: 14 g
Water: 13
Thiamine: (Vit. B1) 0.36 mg (28%)
Riboflavin: (Vit. B2) 0.32 mg (21%)
Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg (38%)
Folate: (Vit. B9) 184 μg (46%)
Vitamin E: 2.4 mg (16%)
Iron: 4.6 mg (37%)
Magnesium: 197 mg (53%)
Phosphorus: 457 mg (65%)
Zinc: 3.1 mg (31%)



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Super Delicious April 24, 2010
Reviewer: Aparna Venkataraman from Morgantown, WV United States  
I purchased the Organic Red Quinoa since I hadn't eaten it in years, and it turned out to be amazing!  I sprouted it (which was fun to watch) and it was well worth the wait.  It turned out to be slightly crunchy, with a delicious nutty flavor and a wonderful aroma.  

I definitely recommend it in salads when you want an extra crunch.  Also, the shipping was really fast on this product!

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