Description
Quinoa is an ancient cereal grain that grows in the Andes Mountains of South America, and has been cultivated in the region for more than 5,000 years. Locally referred to as the ‘mother grain’ and as a ‘protein powerhouse’, it kept the Incan armies strong and robust. Quinoa is nutritionally charged and is considered one of the best sources of protein and amino acids by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This nutritious, gluten-free quinoa is an ideal substitution for rice or pasta and can be used to liven up any dish.
Ingredients
100% Organic White Quinoa.
To preserve the flavor and freshness, keep your Alter Eco quinoa in a cool and dry environment, protected from direct sunlight.
Made by
The Anapqui Association
The
National Association of Quinoa Farmers (ANAPQUI) was created in 1983 in
order to maximize the revenue of local communities who were selling at
a loss. The Anapqui cooperative currently regroups 1100 small producers
from the south of the Bolivian Altiplano who now benefit from decent
living wages, transformation and packaging facilities. The latter,
partially funded by the United Nations Development Program, enables
them to export directly without having to rely on middlemen. The profit
from sales goes towards financing educational and training programs
that have led to the introduction of organic farming methods.
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