Quinoa is an Andean plant native to Peru and Bolivia that has become very popular around the world in recent years. This plant was already cultivated by pre-Hispanic civilisations and consumed as the basis of their diet due to its high nutritional value.

Today, the consumption of quinoa seed has spread all over the world thanks to the plant’s ability to adapt to different climates, drought resistance, high resistance to pests and its extraordinary nutritional properties.  In 2013, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) highlighted its value as a staple food in contributing to the eradication of hunger and malnutrition in some parts of the world.

Quinoa flour comes from whole grain milling, resulting in a flour with a high fibre content that generates a feeling of fullness.

It is highly prized for its high biological value protein content as it contains all the essential amino acids. It is also a great ally of gluten-free diets as it is gluten-free.

It contains carbohydrates with a low glycaemic index, releasing energy to the body in a progressive way.

It stands out for its mineral content, especially phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. To complete its properties, quinoa seed is rich in vitamin B1, essential for both the functioning of the nervous system and the normal functioning of the heart. These minerals and vitamins contribute to our body’s functions in different ways:

At Harimsa we would like to offer you an easy and simple way to enjoy all their qualities with the Ready to eat! Harimsa Quinoa Flour that comes from washed quinoa seeds free of saponins that are heat-treated, so it can be consumed directly without a previous cooking process.

Now you can enjoy this versatile Quinoa Flour with which you can enrich smoothies and casseroles, add to yoghurt and juices, make biscuits, biscuits, bars, crepes, and anything you can imagine…

Ana González Pérez-Crespo

Associates in Nutrition and Dietetics

RD&I Department

sugerencias@harimsa.es