| | |  | Beans & Grains | Home » » » Alter Eco Fair Trade Red Quinoa, 16-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 8) | | | | | | | Description: | | Alter Eco 8X 16 Oz Organic Red Quinoa Quinoa Is An Ancient Cereal Grain That Grows In The Andes Mountains Of South America. Locally Referred To As The 'Mother Grain' And As A 'Protein Powerhouse', Quinoa Is Nutritionally Charged And Is Considered One Of The Best Sources Of Protein.: Gluten Free (Note: This Product Description Is Informational Only. Always Check The Actual Product Label In Your Possession For The Most Accurate Ingredient Information Before Use. For Any Health Or Dietary Related Matter Always Consult Your Doctor Before Use.) | | | Features: | |
• Case of eight 1-pound boxes of red quinoa from Bolivia (8 total pounds)
• Delicate nutty flavor and a unique texture; may be used as a substitute for almost any other grain
• Certified organic and Fair Trade certified; considered one of the best sources of proteins and amino acids
• Cooks like rice and can be served either hot or cold; colorful addition to salads or casseroles; ready to eat in 20 minutes
• Grown in the Andes Mountains of Bolivia
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 128.0 Ounces | | Package Length:
| 10.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.3 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 8.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Red quinoaNov 10, 2008
By N. Kramer
Quinoa is a staple in our household, it has tons of vitamins and minerals, a higher amount of protein then any other grain so it doesn't spike a blood sugar, gluten free, and comes naturally in "two flavors", white and red. i add white to my son's oatmeal and chicken dishes (white has a milder taste), and red quinoa goes better with red meats and tomato/avocado dishes. Although the difference is not significant, it is nice to have a variety.
I like Alter Eco brand because it is a fair trade.
I highly recommend it to everyone! I'd give it ten stars if i could.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Love it!Feb 16, 2011
By MnM
We love this rice in our restaurant and in our home, and the pricing here is the best we have found. Excellent quality and taste, easy to make and it gives great stories to tell as well.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Very healthy alternativeMar 09, 2007
By K. Colon
"Amazon Shopper"
It has a different texture than the white Quinoa....more nutty I guess you could say since the hull around the red Quinoa is slightly thicker. This makes it taste a tad bit different as well which isn't a bad thing at all...but it's hard to put my finger on it though. The thing is, if you like or are used to the white Quinoa, you may welcome this as a good change. You have to cook this a bit longer than the white Quinoa as well to get near to its fluffiness. What happens is that the hulls surrounding the red Quinoa (which the white Quinoa has as well but they are much thinner so it's not noticeable when eating) stay on the red Quinoa giving it that nuttier texture. I don't really care for that (I guess since I'm so used to eating the white Quinoa) BUT I cook it a bit longer than the box says to (about 5 - 7 minutes longer) and it's almost as fluffy. You cook it just like rice in a pot on the stove. I have not tried to cook this in the rice cooker as of yet nor do I think I will...that goes for the white Quinoa as well. Other than that, it's great for a number of things although I use it primarily for my stir fry veggie meals. Try a box at your local co-op/health food store and if you like it order it here. Its way cheaper to by it through Amazon even with a small shipping costs.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A terrific new grain for meMay 15, 2009
By Sandy
"WR Gma"
I've been exploring organic, whole grains, and this is a winner. I was thrilled, after browsing quinoa, to find this fair trade variety (and a different variety of quinoa from the traditional white which I also bought). It was easy and fast to cook (just boil water or broth, pour in the right amount of quinoa, drop to a simmer and cover, check after 15 minutes and every 3-5 thereafter until almost all the water is absorbed, then remove from heat and let the rest of the water absorb). Then just use as you would any other grain -- under sauce, with veggies, in salad, or with just salt and butter. I don't cook much during the week so I fixed a whole box and it lasted for 3 meals. A new grain staple for me.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
quinoaJan 11, 2007
By A. Hunsaker
Excellent product and good value. It arrives promptly and as promised. We cook it like rice and put it in everything (tacos, chili, sloppy joes, soups, salads, pasta, etc). It it one of the most healthy whole grains in the world.
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