Whole Quinoa Grain 2kg
- Whole quinoa grain.
- The popular alternative to rice or cous cous.
- Cooks in 10-15 minutes.
- Higher protein and lower glycemic index than rice.
- Use in curries, salads, tagines and alongside stews.
- Can even be used to make veggie burgers!
- Does not naturally contain gluten.
- 2kg pack.
Quinoa is a grain that's now a very popular alternative to rice or cous cous. It cooks in the same way, taking 10-15 minutes in boiling water to bring out a soft, fluffy consistency. Serve quinoa wherever rice or cous cous can be used: with curries, tagines and casseroles, or in salads.
Nutritional Benefits of Quinoa
- Quinoa is packed with protein - typically 5x as much protein as rice.
- It's a "complete protein" containing all essential amino acids.
- High in fibre.
- High in minerals including iron, calcium and potassium.
- Quinoa also has a low glycemic index - meaning that it releases its energy slowly throughout the day, keeping you fuller for longer.
- Quinoa is much better than rice in all of the above respects. Can be used as an alternative to rice.
Cook quinoa exactly as you would cook rice. Our method is as follows:
Whole quinoa. (Last Batch packed: Produce of Peru).
The last batch packed at our facility in Sussex, UK
has the following specifications:
Date produced | Fri 10 Nov 2023 13:44 |
Batch no. | 116550 |
Best before | End Sep 2025 |
Country of origin | Peru |
Typical Values | per 100g uncooked |
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Calories | 368kcal |
Protein | 14g |
Fibre | 7g |
Carbohydrates | 64g |
Fat | 6g |
_of which saturates | 0.7g |
Potassium | 563mg |
Vegetarian, Vegan.
Packed in a factory that also handles nuts, soya, sesame, eggs, milk, mustard, celery, wheat and gluten.