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Black Quinoa Seeds

ChakraSeeds

$7,00

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Black Quinoa Seeds (Chakra Seeds) contributes to health during pregnancy, helps improve mood, and is rich in antioxidants..

 Quinoa: The ancient grain of the future!

Descripción

Our CHAKRA SEEDS Black Quinoa is a pseudocereal because it's similar to wheat and is cooked like rice. This grain originates from the Andes Mountains. Its darker texture, due to the anthocyanins it contains, makes it crunchier than other quinoa varieties. According to culinary experts, its flavor is incomparable and irreplaceable. A treasure of the plant world, black quinoa seduces with its deep, earthy flavor, reminiscent of damp soil. Its firm, chewy texture makes it perfect for hearty soups, spiced stews, or even flavorful veggie burgers.

Información adicional

Weight 0,5 kg
Unique presentation

500g

Composition

100% Black Quinoa Seeds (Chenopodium quinoa)

Benefits

  • It contains more fiber than other varieties, aiding digestion.
  • Rich in antioxidants, it protects cells from damage.
  • It contains more lysine, an essential amino acid for tissue growth and repair.
  • Earthy flavor and crunchy texture, ideal for adding to soups and stews.
  • A cup of black quinoa provides 8 grams of protein, which is why it is recommended to improve physical performance.
  • A cup of black quinoa provides about five grams of dietary fiber, acting as a prebiotic, optimizing the population of beneficial intestinal bacteria, which is why it promotes the performance of the digestive function.
  • Rich in folate, which is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system, providing around 80 micrograms of folic acid equivalents which optimizes the functioning of the central nervous system.
  • It improves mental performance and combats stress.

How to use

You can use quinoa seeds in your favorite dishes, soups, desserts, salads, gourmet dishes; when cooked, they complement the dishes nutritionally, in the following way:

  • Wash the quinoa well before cooking itThis helps to eliminate saponin, a natural compound that can give quinoa a bitter taste.
  • Toast the quinoa before cooking it: This enhances its flavor and aroma.
  • Cook the quinoa in a 1:2 ratio with water or broth: This means that for every cup of quinoa, two cups of liquid should be used.
  • Let the quinoa rest after cooking: This helps it absorb excess liquid and become fluffy.

Contraindications

  • Quinoa contains saponins: As mentioned earlier, saponin can give quinoa a bitter taste if it is not rinsed thoroughly before cooking. In some cases, saponin can cause digestive discomfort, such as gas or bloating.
  • Quinoa contains oxalates: Oxalates are compounds that can interfere with calcium absorption and increase the risk of kidney stone formation.
  • Quinoa can cause allergies: Although quinoa allergies are uncommon, they can occur.

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