Gluten-free Quinoa powder flour - quinoa 3kg

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Gluten-free quinoa flour

Quinoa has been called the "sacred grain of the Incas". Quinoa is one of the oldest plants that were cultivated in South America (ca. 5000 years ago). Spanish conquistadors introduced it to the European market only in the 15th century.

Quinoa is also known as Peruvian rice and has been a staple of nutrition for ancient civilizations for millennia. She was called "Mother of Cereals". Interestingly, quinoa was revered and considered a plant that gives life.

Quinoa flour - health properties

Quinoa contains within it all the amino acids that are needed for building muscle proteins. Quinoa flour is a source of methionine, lysine or cysteine - these are amino acids that are very rare in cereals. Amino acids are needed for the synthesis of keratin, the component responsible for the appearance of hair or nails.

Quinoa grains are a rich source of phosphorus, iron, zinc, calcium, folic acid or magnesium. Zinc has a strong antioxidant effect.

50% of the dry weight of quinoa grain is starch, which is the the main energy component. Naturally gluten-free.

Quinoa flour contains in it unsaturated fatty acids (linolenic acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid), which contributes to lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Also worth noting is our quinoa.

Quinoa flour - what you can do with it?

Gluten-free flour from quinoa will find use in elimination diets (gluten intolerance). Quinoa has a delicate, nutty aftertaste. It is ideal for preparing desserts and dry dishes. Quinoa flour can be roasted in a dry pan, until it turns slightly brown - it takes on a unique flavor and aroma.

Quinoa flour can be combined with other flours. Take into account that quinoa flour does not contain gluten, so it will not "behave" in the same way as, for example, wheat flour.

Application in the kitchen:

• bread, flatbread
• muffins, shortcrust pastries
• bottoms for cakes
• pancakes, pancakes
• thin puff pastry
• thickener for sauces, soups
• paniers

Varieties of quinoa for quinoa flour

• White quinoa (lembi) - widely recognized as a weed. Not all parts of this plant are edible, so the plant can often cause poisoning!
• Red quinoa - grows in the northern hemisphere, including in Poland. The seeds are used to make flour or porridge.
• Black quinoa - least common, found in the southern hemisphere. It is characterized by a slightly sweet and nutty aftertaste.

Interesting facts about quinoa flour

Quinoa flour, or quinoa, is made by grinding the seeds whole, then the compounds responsible for the bitter taste and toxic properties are removed.

Quinoa can be safely consumed by diabetics. It has a high content of D-xylose and maltose - complex carbohydrates. Flour contains fiber, which lowers blood glucose levels. It has a low glycemic index (35).

Quinoa is grown in greatest quantity in: Bolivia, Chile or Peru. Due to the fact that quinoa is resistant to adverse environmental conditions, it is often grown in mountainous areas.

Quinoa flour vs. gluten-free diet

Quinoa flour is a natural alternative for those eliminating gluten from their daily diet. It is made from whole quinoa seeds, so it retains all the nutritional value - protein, fiber, magnesium and iron. Quinoa flour is gluten-free, does not burden the digestive system and is recommended for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance and intestinal sensitivity. It is a product with a simple composition, no chemicals, no preservatives and no unnecessary additives. Great in baked goods, cakes and as an ingredient in pancake batter. In the MONCANA store you will find quinoa flour of the highest quality - from safe crops and 100% gluten-free. Order conveniently online and make an informed choice.

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