What Is Quinoa?

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 16:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Native to South and Central America, quinoa is an herb (not a grain). Quinoa seeds are traditionally used in soups, made into beer and ground into meal for making porridges and cakes. Its rich nutrient quality make quinoa a "superfodd."

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