Quinoa is a plant cultivated since Inkas times; it is a pseudo-cereal quinopodiacea type which produces a little edible seed with 2.63 mm as diameter, round grain part-plained in white-yellow color.
It caloric value is more than other cereals; it gets 350 Cal /gr as grain and flour, appropriate feature as a food for cold places and times.
It composition of essential amino acid gives a biological value just comparative with milk, egg and vegetable stew, being one of the main food in our region.
BENEFITS:
- Quinoa has highest qualities than other cereals and grasses. More than quantities, quality of proteins are given by it essential amino acids as: Isoluceine, leucine, lysine, metionine, fenilamine, treonine, triftofane and valine. Furthermore, it has more content of minerals than cereals and grasses, as phosphore, potassium, magnesium and calcium among other minerals.
- Since nutritional and food point of view, quinoa is a natural source of economic vegetable protein with high nutritional value because of it combination of the higher proportion of essential amino acids.
- Complete protein . Quinoa contains all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body as building blocks for muscles.
- Magnesium helps relax your muscles and blood vessels and effects blood pressure. Quinoa contains high levels of this vital nutrient.
- Fiber . Quinoa is a wonderful way to ensure that you consume valuable fiber that eases elimination and tones your colon.
- Manganese and copper . Quinoa is a good source of these minerals that act as Antioxidants in your body to get rid of dangerous cancer and disease-causing substances.
Compared to other grains, quinoa is higher in calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, manganese, and zinc than wheat, barley, or corn.
Studies have shown that quinoa has documented health benefits too!
Quinoa, in its whole grain form, may be effective in preventing and treating these conditions: 1
- Artherosclerosis
- Breast cancer
- Diabetes
- Insulin resistance
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Product Type:
Cereal
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Origin:
Grain
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Processing Type:
Extruded
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Style:
Instant
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Packaging:
Bag
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Place of Origin:
Peru
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Brand Name:
Wayta Yaku
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Certification:
HACCP, JAS
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