Quinoa is a tiny round grain. Used for centuries in Latin American cultures, this pseudocereal originated from the Andes.
Quinoa is considered an ancient grain. Over thousands of years, it has undergone minimal changes through selective breeding, and so is still essentially the same grain that was consumed by our ancestors.
Farinart selects quinoa only from the most qualified sources, harvested with care to guarantee exceptional purity and optimal nutritional benefits. We source principally from South America.
Our quinoa is offered in whole grain, sprouted, roasted, flaked and milled (flour) forms, in white, red and black varieties. Our quinoa is available as conventional or organic.
Quinoa has a pronounced nutty flavor. It can be used in whole grain or flaked form as a garnish or an ingredient in baked goods. As a flour, it has many applications, appearing in breads, scones, cookies, muffins and more. Quinoa can replace 5 to 30% of the wheat flour in a recipe without drastically altering the final product. However, as the percentage of quinoa increases in baked goods, the ensuing volume decreases, resulting in a denser texture, darker color and different taste.
With its exceptional nutritional profile, quinoa is a leading superfood. It is rich in starch and contains high-quality proteins with nine essential amino acids. It also has high levels of vitamins D, E and B5, as well as potassium, magnesium, iron and selenium. Finally, quinoa is an outstanding source of flavonoids, phytosterols and phytoecdysones.
