Quinoa Grain
Quinoa grain in every colour and cut: white, red, black and tri-colour, plus quick-cook flakes, baking flour and no-cook puffs. Quinoa is a naturally gluten-free seed cooked like a grain and a complete protein containing all nine essential amino acids, with up to 14.12g of protein per 100g. Pack sizes run from 250g pouches to 25kg trade sacks.
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Find the right quinoa
- Organic Quinoa Grain – the softest, fluffiest, everyday choice
- Quinoa Grain – the non-organic everyday white quinoa
- Red Quinoa – firmer grains that hold their shape, made for salads
- Organic Black Quinoa 1.5kg – the earthiest, crunchiest quinoa, in a value pack
- Organic Quinoa Grain (Tri-Colour) – white, red and black in one pack
- Organic Quinoa Flakes – rolled thin to cook in minutes for porridge, baking and baby food
- Organic Quinoa Flour – naturally gluten-free baking with an earthy flavour
- Organic Quinoa Puffs – a no-cook cereal and snack-bar ingredient
Rinse, then simmer
Whole quinoa carries a natural saponin coating that tastes bitter, so rinse it in a fine sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. Then cook with 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water: bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, rest for 5 minutes off the heat, and fluff with a fork. Flakes cook in minutes, and puffs need no cooking at all.
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Quinoa FAQs
Why do I need to rinse quinoa? Whole quinoa has a natural saponin coating that tastes bitter or soapy. Rinsing it under cold water in a fine sieve until the water runs clear washes it off. Some packs come pre-rinsed, but a quick rinse never hurts.
What's the difference between white, red and black quinoa? White is the softest and fluffiest, the everyday all-rounder. Red is firmer and holds its shape, good for salads. Black is the earthiest and crunchiest. Tri-colour gives you all three.
Is quinoa gluten-free? Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free, which makes it and quinoa flour a useful staple for coeliac and gluten-free diets.
How do I cook quinoa? Rinse, then simmer 1 part quinoa to 2 parts water, covered, for about 15 minutes. Rest it off the heat for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork. Flakes cook in minutes and puffs need no cooking.
Do Club members pay less? Yes. WFE Club members get lower prices plus free delivery on mainland UK orders over £50. It's free to join. You can join the Club here.