Truefoods White Quinoa

This Truefood Non-GMO White Quinoa is an easy to digest ancient pantry staple containing all essential amino acids making it a complete protein - an ideal addition to nutritious vegan and vegetarian diets! Usually used as a grain, quinoa is in fact a seed rich in minerals and vitamins providing full nourishment.

• Used as a grain but in fact a seed means White Quinoa packs a highly beneficial nutritious profile
• Product of Peru, Packed in South Africa
• Rich in protein - crucial for many functions within the body
• High in B vitamins that help maintain energy levels throughout the day
• High in manganese which acts as an antioxidant and fights free radicals within the body
• High in iron, an important component of hemoglobin that carries oxygen from our blood to our lungs
• High in Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus that are crucial for healthy bones and teeth

How to Use

• Rinse well before cooking
• Mix 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup boiling water in a saucepan and bring to the boil
• Simmer for 30 minutes or until tender

Cooking tip:
1 cup (250ml) raw quinoa makes 3 cups (750ml) cooked quinoa
One serving is usually 1/2 cup (125ml) cooked quinoa