Red quinoa seed is the mature grain from the species Chenopodium quinoa, variety pasankalla belonging to the family of cereals, is rich in protein and carbohydrates. It is also an excellent source of amino acids essential to the development of human tissue. The quinoa is produced in the Andean region in the highlands of Peru. Increasingly popular red quinoa can be used in a range of food applications including savoury dishes, salads, breakfast foods and baking.
