Black Quinoa, a “magical” and exquisite grain

It’s delicious and beneficial. This is how Black Quinoa, an ancestral grain that is grown in several Latin American countries, especially in Peru, is valued.

The black quinoa, like the red and white, offers several health benefits, but has two peculiarities: it is crispy and its flavor is stronger. Its black color is due to the high level of anthocyanins it contains. This element is a kind of magic potion for the fruit, since it prevents UV damage and oxidation. Therefore, this seed is usually fresh, exquisite.

Anthocyanins not only protect the grain. They are also a powerful source of health. It is able to rid your body of chronic diseases and heart. In fact, it is currently prescribed to prevent cancer.

Food and healing

As for its healing and nutritional aspects, its benefits are similar to the other types of quinoa.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which constantly publishes studies on La Quinua in general, has released hundreds of benefits of this grain.

Its protein value is immense, which is why it is recommended for athletes and people who submit to activities of physical demand. For children, grain is also a great ally, as it is an enhancer of healthy growth.

Quinoa, in fact, has more minerals than cereals, something that is very little known. The Vitamin and C content of this fruit is clearly higher than that of wheat).

For pathologies, this fruit is also widely recommended. For diabetics, for example, it is ideal, because it has monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which lowers cholesterol in the bloodstream.

People with many contraindications, such as celiac and lactose intolerant, can also consume it, under the supervision of a specialist, since it contains a tiny index of gluten.

Like the red one, black quinoa can be dangerous if you have not eliminated the content of saponin (steroid and triterpenoid glycosides) that it has. Generally, the tenien will wash the seed before the sale in public, but it is not superfluous to take precaution at home, and rinse them a little before consuming them.

This seed, in addition, has a small amount of oxalate. Any person who should avoid it has. Obligatory, that washes very well each fruit that will consume.

One of the ways to identify if it is completely clean is to taste some grain before coercion. If it does not have a bitter taste, it means that it is suitable for cooking and consuming. Bon Appetite!

Beyond these elements, Red Quinoa is well tolerated by most people. In fact, it is difficult to get documented cases of intoxication.

Of course, it is important that you control the amount you consume. Everything in excess is bad!

High kitchen

In recent years, La Quinua has gained ground in the most respected cuisines of Peru, a country that stands out for its exquisite cuisine.

And it is that before, this fruit was only taken into account to make homemade casseroles. However, recently it has established itself as a great tool for haute cuisine.

In fact, one of the most famous dishes of Peru is the Quinoco, made in honor and based on La Quinua.

The black quinoa, especially, is a frequent element in Peruvian restaurants or kitchens, since it has a great flavor.

In Chile, Bolivia and Argentina, you can also prepare gourmet dishes with Quinua or based on it. And it is that this grain, in any of its presentations, is “magical” and exquisite.