Sol Authentic Peruvian White Quinoa

Sol Authentic Peruvian White Quinoa

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Overview

• Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), is a traditional Andean crop and cultivated mainly in Peru. Quinua means “mother grain” in the Inca language. This ancient seed  is a versatile, complete protein whole grain.
• Delicious and healthy, Sol Quinoa comes from its ancestral home Peru. Naturally gluten and cholesterol free, and a great source of all essential amino acids.
• Cooking Sol quinoa is as easy as any grain, you just soak it and cook until the seeds are soft. Once cooked, you can use it to make fantastic salads, crumbles, and even baked goods.
• Sol White Quinoa is Rich in protein, dietary fiber, and with a mild nutty flavor.
• Quinoa seeds have a protein balance similar to that of meat, fish, and milk, so they are an invaluable food for those who are on a vegetarian diet.

Description

With Sol we offer you exceptional products of Peruvian origin, ranging from traditional ingredients for authentic recipes to modern ingredients for Avant grade cuisine. A food that has evolved through thousands of years, packed with all the essential nutrients that you need to keep your health in check. We were the first to import Quinoa, in 2009. And again the first to import Organic Peruvian Quinoa in 2016. Now we offer Peruvian Quinoa in all 4 colors – White, Red, Black and Tricolor. Quinoa is the sacred grain of the Incas. Grown in the mountains of Andes ( Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia and Chile), it is an important grain for the Andean people, it has now become the wonder grain, consumed across the world, for the valuable mineral and vitamin content, more than any comparable grain. Sol White Quinoa is Rich in protein, dietary fiber, and with a mild nutty flavor. Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”), is a traditional Andean crop and cultivated mainly in Peru. Quinua means “mother grain” in the Inca language. This ancient seed  is a versatile, complete protein whole grain. Quinoa also contains more protein than any other grain. Quinoa is now widely known as one of the most complete natural foods (contains a balanced profile of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and phytonutrients). The authentic, earthy flavor of quinoa makes it ideal for pilafs, soups and salads. Substitute the whole grain in your diet or use it as your new breakfast cereal. Quinoa is close to the best of grains when it comes to fiber content. A cup of cooked seeds contains about 25 grams of dietary fiber, which can help normalize your digestion and metabolism to help enhance your weight management program, its an attractive substitute for rice and other grains, especially for vegetarians and vegans. Quinoa a gluten-free seed that can be used in breakfast porridge, soups and salads, served with grilled meat and fish, or even milled into flour to make homemade quinoa pasta.

Size: 250g, 500g, 1kg.

How To Cook :

• Rinse the quinoa well to remove its natural saponin coating which can make it taste bitter or soapy.
• Drain the excess water and transfer it to a cooking pot.
• Add double the quantity of water or broth along with a pinch of salt to the pan.
• Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and then allow it to simmer for 15 minutes on medium-low heat.
• When the water is absorbed and the grain is fluffy and translucent, you’re done!