In 2013, the United Nations declared the International Year of Quinoa, placing it in a privileged space globally. Quinoa is considered a sacred grain by the native peoples of the Andes, for its unique nutritional characteristics.
Quinoa, due to its exceptional characteristics, is a safe component for a Gluten Free Diet, produces a feeling of fullness, is important for good digestion preventing constipation and has antioxidants that reduce disease risk factors.
