100% Whole grain. Pre washed. Cooks in 10 - 15 minutes. No rinsing! Wheat free. Gluten free. Organic! USDA Organic. Certified organic by Quality Assurance International (QAI). Ancient Harvest Brand Quinoa - the supergrain of the future. Twenty years ago, the Quinoa Corporation reintroduced Quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) to the world. Today, we continue to be the leading source for the highest quality organic quinoa anywhere in the world. This important grain has ancient origins, dating back over five thousand years to the vast and mighty Inca civilization of South America. Quinoa was so important to the Inca culture, they referred to it as the mother grain - we call it the supergrain of the future because of its unique qualities. Quinoa contains more high quality protein than any other grain. The National Academy of Sciences calls it one of the best sources of protein in the vegetable kingdom. Quinoa stands alone as a complete protein grain. It provides all the essential amino acids in a balanced pattern, close to the ideal set by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Quinoa contains no gluten. This makes quinoa the perfect food for people who follow a wheat-free/gluten-free diet. Quinoa is light, tasty and easy to digest. This delicate grain is much less filling than most other grains and pasta, and has a delicious nutty flavor all its own. Quinoa is quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for today's active lifestyle, quinoa can be served as a side dish; in soups; in salads; as a pilaf; even as a nutritious breakfast cereal. Country of origin: Bolivia. Place 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed (10-15 minutes). When done, the grain appears soft and translucent and the germ ring will be visible along the outside edge of the grain. To prepare in a rice cooker, simply treat quinoa like rice. Add two parts water to one part quinoa, stir, cover, and when the cooker shuts off, the quinoa is done. For an energy saving method, combine 1 cup water to each 1/2 cup of quinoa in a pan. Bring to a full boil for 5 minutes, then set aside, covered for 15 minutes. For additional flavor, substitute chicken broth or vegetable stock for the water. For variety, diced vegetables can be added in the beginning with the water for a quick and easy quinoa pilaf. Manufacturer: Quinoa Corporation Address: PO Box 279 Gardena, CA 90248
