Description

The quinoa plant is a crop that’s grown for its seeds. It originated in the Andes mountains in South America with most quinoa coming from Ecuador, Bolivia and Peru.
Quinoa seeds are an excellent source of protein. They also contain fiber and B vitamins. It’s gluten-free and is a whole-grain carbohydrate.
In the wild, quinoa seeds have a coating that contains saponins, a bitter toxin. This coating is usually removed from commercially-sold quinoa. In recent years, the demand for quinoa has skyrocketed.