Presentation Polyethylene bags in trilaminated sacs or paper bags.
Genus Chenopodium quinoa.
Origin Arequipa and Puno, Peru.
Part used Grains.
Process Peeling, washing, dehydrating, milling, sieving, packing, storage.
Physichal standards Physical appearance Powder
Colour Whitish to beige.
Flavour Characteristic
Foreign matter Absent.
Chemical Standards Moisture < 10 %
Preservants None
Heavy metal residues None
Pesticide residues None
GMO Free of Genetically Modified Organisms
Nutritional facts
(Proximal)
Proteins 13.00%
Fat 6.70 %
Fiber 3.45 %
Ash 3.06 %
Calcium 0.12 %
Iron 5.20 %
Phosphorous 0.36 %
Carbohydrates 71.00 %
Calories (100 grs.) 370.00
Properties/
Actions
Protein of quinoa is high in lysine, methionine and cystine.
Also provides starch, sugars, oil (high in essential linoleic acid), fiber, minerals,
and vitamins.
Easy on the Stomach: Light, tasty, and easy to digest.
Quinoa is an excellent source of nutrition for infants and children.
Uses Daily meals complement and supplement: gluten-free food, soups, stew.
Desserts: biscuits, cakes, bread baking.
Birds food: provides excellent cover for pheasants and partridges.
Storage Keep sealed bags in a fresh and dry place. Do not expose to direct sunlight or
heat sources.
Shelf life 12 months under appropriate storage conditions.