Edible and very ornamental grain. Dazzling colours of hot pink, burgundy, red, orange, yellow, white and green, and more protein than any other grain with a delicious, nutty flavour. Quinoa has been a staple food grain since the Incas, who treated the grain as sacred and referred to it as ‘Mother of all Grains’. It can be classified as a ‘supercrop’ since it has an extremely high protein content. It also has a balance of essential amino acids, making it a very complete food. It is also gluten free, so suitable for those on a restricted diet.
