Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes Organic And

The earliest recorded utilization of quinoa plant in history happened when it comes to 8 to 9 thousand years ago in the areas surrounding Lake Titicaca. There was an proof of the native Bolivian community cultivating the crop. Ancient people were capable to improve on the fruit of the plant to make the seeds much more prominent and at the same time making the size of the outer shell smaller. The plant is so versatile that ancient people not only applied it for feed but to listen sure kinds of sicknesses as well.

Quinoa was basically prepared and eaten like rice and it is one of the three staple foods of the early people of Peru and Bolivia. The other two are corn and potatoes. They were likewise capable to come up with a beer made of fermented quinoa and they would drink it to celebrate new harvest.

The quinoa plant was so sacred that religious rites were held in it is honor. The most crucial rite happened for the duration of the introductory planting of the introductory quinoa seed of the new season. The Incan emperor (whom they considered as a god) performed the planting by making use of a golden taquiza. The ritual was passed down through generations and lasted until 1532. This year marks the fall of the Incas to the Spaniards.

The Spanish Army killed the Incan emperor and destroyed the quinoa crop while taking over the lands. The conquerors suppressed all quinoa exercises and usage but some of the natives would sneak to the higher portions of the land to secretly cultivate quinoa plant. People forgot with regards to the plant until the 1970s.

Don McKinley and Stephen Gorad were students to a Bolivian spiritual leader Oscar Ichazo. The two mean built the Quinoa Corporation in 1983 in Boulder, Colorado and today quinoa is grown in the Colorado Rockies and in the Canadian Prairies. Most of the quinoa marketed in the U.S. though come from South America.

Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes Organic And

Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes, 12-Ounce Box

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
Tasty, Warm and Hearty
By Patti Cake
Ancient Harvest Quinoa Flakes cook up into a hearty hot cereal. They taste great on their own, sweetened or with butter. It cooks very fast, which is a definitive plus. Just don’t suppose a texture like you’d get with whole quinoa. It’s more a mush like well cooked cornmeal, but it’s higher in protein.

For those who can’t eat gluten or are allergic to wheat as I am, this makes a great alternate for Cream of Wheat. Actually I prefer the taste of the quinoa flakes.

BTW, I was happy to find it here at this price since the few times I was capable to buy it at the store it was $5.99 per box.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
Better than oatmeal!
By Vegan Symphony
I love these quinoa flakes…they are comparatively easy to make (I just cook them in the microwave. They have a very unique, kind of nutty taste (I guess like quinoa) and may be made thick or thin. It has the texture of grits or cream of wheat and, like quinoa, is a outstanding source of protein…and it’s gluten free. I have served this for friends at a brunch and they loved it. I on occasion put warmed fruit (microwaved frozen berries) in it…and it is a great treat. Highly commended and a outstanding deal. Also, the boxes came with a very long shelf life, but I am sure that they will be gobbled up somewhat soon.

2 of 2 persons found the following review helpful.
Great and Versatile Product
By Reve Parker
When I primary tasted quinoa flakes made as a hot cereal, I found them actually bland. As I continued making the cereal, I found that this wasn’t a bad thing but a totally blank canvas for me to fabricate whatsoever flavor I wanted. It mixes well with honey as well as a combining of ginger and cinnamon. The quinoa flakes have a great texture, and the amount of water I use determines the thickness of the cereal. I haven’t made muffins with the quinoa flakes yet, but there’s a recipe provided on the box. For any individual eating a gluten-free or scaled down gluten diet, I would unquestionably commend this product. It’s a great value for such a healthy, versatile food.

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