{"id":3913,"date":"2019-04-22T13:45:19","date_gmt":"2019-04-22T06:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3913"},"modified":"2021-04-05T16:16:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T09:16:07","slug":"organic-white-quinoa-300g-pack-of-2","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/product\/organic-white-quinoa-300g-pack-of-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic White Quinoa 300g (Pack of 2)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The RAWGANIQ<\/strong><strong>\u2122 Difference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quinoa has been an active Aztec staple for decades, using traditional farming methods, at altitudes of between 1,000-1,500 metres above sea level. Our Quinoa is harvested, washed, air dried and then colour sorted before packing, to ensure the highest purity.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Certified organic to both USDA\/NOP and EU standards <a href=\"\/our-certificates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(<u>view certificate<\/u>)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>We directly import through our growing partners\u2019 own cleaning facility, and thus can guarantee transparency and highest quality<\/li>\n<li>Packed and processed in FDA-approved, GMP and HACCP-certified facility <a href=\"\/our-certificates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">(<u>view certificate<\/u>)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Vacuum packed for freshness<\/li>\n<li>Lab analysis to ensure your safety (Click \u201clab analysis\u201d tab to learn more)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quinoa has a crunchy texture and nutty flavor and adds these sensory benefits to gluten free diets. Quinoa seeds are flat, oval-shaped and grown in three variants \u2013 white (pale yellow), black and red. Depending on how the seeds are cleaned, the taste can vary from bitter to sweet. Our quinoa is washed and air dried, which removes the bitter tasting saponins.<\/p>\n<p>The year 2013 was designated \u201cThe International Year of Quinoa\u201d by the United Nations, because of its potential to contribute to food security worldwide.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Health Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>May help to reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels<\/li>\n<li>May support a weight loss program due to complete protein and high fibre<\/li>\n<li>Safe and healthy for those with gluten intolerance<\/li>\n<li>May support overall immunity due to its high antioxidant activity \u2013 higher than cranberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>How to Use:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Quinoa is usually boiled and consumed as a side dish in place of rice or potato, as a breakfast porridge, added to salads, or used to thicken soups.<\/p>\n<p>The seeds can also be sprouted, ground and used as flour, or they can be popped like popcorn. Quinoa is also an excellent food for young infants.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>References:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><br \/>\nhttp:\/\/whfoods.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/authoritynutrition.com<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/draxe. com<br \/>\nhttps:\/\/nutritionfacts.org<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quinoa seeds are high in many nutrients. Pronounced as Keenwah, these seeds are classified under a category called pseudo-cereals, which is a seed that is prepared and consumed like a grain. The difference though is that Quinoa is higher in nutrients than most grains and thus still classifies as a \u2018wholegrain\u2019. Quinoa also has one of the most diverse compositions of amino acids, making it a complete protein.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32288 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"816\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021.jpg 816w, https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021-600x204.jpg 600w, https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021-768x262.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021-640x218.jpg 640w, https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021-400x136.jpg 400w, https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/certificate-2021-367x125.jpg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 816px) 100vw, 816px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3914,"template":"","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":""},"product_cat":[172,196,201],"product_tag":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/3913"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3914"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3913"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=3913"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.rawganiq.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=3913"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}