Alter Eco | Organic Royal Red Heirloom Quinoa | Fair Trade, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Carbon Neutral Quinoa - 12 oz Bag
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Alter Eco | Organic Royal Red Heirloom Quinoa | Fair Trade, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Carbon Neutral Quinoa - 12 oz Bag
- SUPERFOOD - Rich in protein, fiber, and essential amino acids, our quinoa packs a powerful nutritional punch.
- FAIR TRADE QUINOA - As the pioneers of Fair Trade Quinoa, we realize the importance of treating our farmers well, and in turn, they treat your Quinoa well!
- ORGANIC - Certified by the USDA Organic. When we say organic, we mean it. Our organic chocolate starts with the soil. No pesticides, chemicals, or petroleum bi-products, ever!
- NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED - We have always been a strong advocate against GMOs and always will be. Even our compostable, plant-based packaging is non-GMO.
- QUINOA REAL - There's only one "quinoa real", or royal quinoa, and it's grown on Bolivia's arid, volcanic Salar De Uyuni salt flat. Revered by ancient Incas as "chisaya mama" (chee-sa-waya ma-ma) or "mother grain," this heirloom nutritious source is fluffier, nuttier and without the bitterness so common to lesser grades. Just one spoonful, and you'll see why it should be the only quinoa that graces your plate.
Quinoa Like No OtherALTER ECO Quinoa ("keen-wah") is an ancient grain that has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains of South America for more than 5,000 years. Locally referred to as the "mother grain" and as a "protein powerhouse," it kept the Incan armies strong and robust.Crunchy texture & beautiful red colorGluten free, whole grainConsidered one of the best sources of protein and amino acids by the United NationsWe are a team of fair trade visionaries and food-loving explorers on a mission to connect you with our farming partners and their honest foods. When you taste the sweet justice of our mission, you will understand our persistence and accept our invitation to embrace your Alter Eco. Your Impact1,500 Farmers benefit from this project+73%: Average increase in farmer revenueYour Purchase finances:-Agricultural technical training-Quinoa rinsing & sorting facilityAmazon Reforestation in Peru: 1 tree planted offsets the emissions of 465 packs (1 lb) of quinoa
