History of Bolivian Royal Quinoa
Quinoa is an Andean plant that was first discovered in the area near Lake Titicaca in Peru and Bolivia. It was cultivated and used by pre-Columbian civilizations for almost all types of regional dishes.
Up until the Spanish arrival, Quinoa was well developed and widely used within and beyond Inca territory. Spanish conquerors noted vigorously that Bolivian Quinoa represented the second most cultivated grain on earth.
Since that period, Quinoa experienced several changes that led to an increase in the size of stem and seed, along with a notable level of pigmentations. Nowadays, Royal Bolivian Quinoa is one of the most qualitative organic quinoa grains on the globe.
What is Royal Quinoa?
Royal Quinoa farmed in the Bolivian Andes represents the original Quinoa whole grains blend. It is the most nutritious quinoa grain on the globe. Our range of Quinoa is organically grown, fairly traded, and pre-washed.
Royal Quinoa is a gluten-free and high-protein ingredient, and several recipes for baking applications have it as their main ingredient.
What are the health benefits of Bolivian Organic Quinoa?
This gluten-free grain can offer a multitude of health benefits:
- Bolivian Quinoa provides a higher protein to lower carbohydrate ratio, along with the essential amino acid profile. It makes it a complete protein source, as it is the case with all whole grains.
- It is one of the best gluten-free grains, allowing those that suffer from gluten intolerance or celiac disease to cook a variety of quinoa-based recipes.
- Royal Quinoa is the perfect alkaline-forming food for those that suffer from gastrointestinal problems. It has more alkaline minerals, including magnesium and iron, which can lower blood acidity and balance bacteria in the gut.
- Organic Quinoa has the highest fiber content you will find in a grain. This is great for diminishing blood sugar levels, lowering cholesterol, or increasing the feeling of satiety.
- Bolivian Organic Royal Quinoa is rich in antioxidants which can neutralize free radical cell damage and aid in fighting several health issues.
- Organic Quinoa preserves quite well the high content of vitamin B complex, especially B2 and B12. These can boost skin health and aid the immune system in fighting infections, not to mention that it constitutes a great option for people following a vegan diet.
Why choose Bolivian Organic Royal Quinoa over other types of Quinoa?
Our Royal Quinoa comes from around 12,000 feet above sea level in the areas surrounding the Bolivian region. This zone, characterized by harsh weather conditions and intense seasonality, makes this Quinoa range incredibly durable. As a result, the Bolivian Quinoa grains are more substantial, larger, rounder, and come with a nuttier flavor. Besides this, there are several other reasons why you should opt for Bolivian Quinoa, as revealed down below.
- Royal Quinoa is organic and obtained in similar ways in which locals harvested it at its origins. There is indeed a multitude of Quinoa distributors on the globe, but the authentic organic Quinoa can be collected only from Bolivia or Peru.
- Andina Organic’s Bolivian Quinoa whole grains are chemical-free, non-commercially bred, and non-GMO certified grains.
- Our Bolivian Quinoa comes with the authentic larger whole grains that can offer an extremely nuttier flavor when cooked. This is not achievable with non-Royal grains.
- Andina Organic distributes pre-washed organic Quinoa, removing the bitter substance named saponin that usually covers those grains and acts as a natural pesticide before harvest. If saponines are not removed correctly, it will make the cooked Quinoa taste bitter. Our pre-washed Bolivian Quinoa grains are ready to be used, without the need of spending extra time washing it.
- We distribute only Quinoa harvested by local communities. It implies that we value both the local economy and sustainable practices greatly. Thus, when you shop Quinoa with us, you will aid local communities and offer support to a variety of socially responsible programs.
- Our nutty-flavored Quinoa is obtained with sustainable farming practices, being a Fair-Trade result. We only distribute Quinoa cultivated and harvested by locals, which is why our organic Quinoa is safe from chemicals or other unhealthy practices.
- Our sustainably farmed and hand-picked Quinoa comes with the most sustainable packaging solutions so that it can be stored or shipped securely. It signifies that the package features non-GMO materials and non-toxic ink.
Our store focuses only on distributing Organic Royal Quinoa from the Bolivian regions. Surprisingly, geography plays a vital role in the quality and nutritional value of Quinoa. Our Bolivian Quinoa is the authentic, nutty flavored and large grains that you won’t find with other distributors. If you want to receive all the health benefits of Bolivian Quinoa, order today one of our Organic Royal Quinoa products. Andina Organic distributes red, white and mixed quinoa grains, along with products made from / with Quinoa, such as quinoa flakes, quinoa flour, quinoa brownie mix, quinoa pizza crust and many more.