Quinoa also pronounced as “Keen-wah” is an old plant and hence also commonly known as an “ancient grain”. It is a seed and not a grain/cereal but it can be used as a cereal hence it is known as a pseudocereal or pseudo-grain.
Chenopodium quinoa.
As per the Whole Grain Council, there are 120 different species of quinoa and further classified into 1800 types. Commercially, they are mainly classified as White (ivory/off-white), Red, and Black Quinoa.
The regular white/ivory quinoa has a mild nutty taste and is soft. The red quinoa has a medium nutty flavour, a distinct red colour, and is crunchy. Black quinoa has a distinct earthy taste, a prominent colour, and is the crunchiest of all.
It is easy to prepare, as simple as making rice.
It is available at supermarkets and online dealers.
Do check the food label before purchasing.
Allergy though rare is still possible.
Reference
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