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Identification & Functionality
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Ingredients
- Quinoa Powder
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Composition
100% Whole Quinoa Powder
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Benefits
Agropegsol quinoa instant powder organic certified is a ready to use powder obtained from quinoa grown and sustainably harvested in the Andean highlands of Peru. The quinoa grains are gently heat extruded, grinded and sifted to obtain a water-soluble powder with improved digestibility and enhanced nutritional value. It´s main benefits are:
- Water-soluble powder that not cooking required.
- Contains up to 15% of plant-based protein, easily digestible and with all nine essential amino acids in ideal balance.
- High in Lysine an amino acid that is low in other grains.
- Natural source of β-group vitamins, calcium, iron and potassium.
- Gelatinized via extrusion to breakdown the starch in order to improve digestibility and enhance nutritional value.
- Has a better digestibility and solubility than quinoa grain and quinoa flour.
- Organic, Kosher, Non-GMO, gluten free and vegan.
- Has improved taste and functionally compared to raw quinoa and is ideal for use in a wide range of food and beverage applications.
- Has a kill step with controlled heat extrusion that ensures food safety peace-of-mind.
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applications
- Uses
Ideal to boost nutrition to any food and beverage. It has a mild nutty taste can be added to juices, smoothies, yogurts and soups, sprinkled over cereal and fruits and used in desserts and baked goods.
Properties
- Solubility
- Appearance
- Powder
- Odor
- Characteristic, without foreign odors
- Taste
- Characteristic, without foreign flavors
- Physico-Chemical Properties
- Microbiological Values
- Nutritional Information
- Contaminants
- Note
Ready to use powder with up to 15% complete plant-based protein with all essential amino acids in an ideal balance. It is high in lysine an amino acid that is low in other grains. Natural source of dietary fiber, B-group vitamins, calcium, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. It is suitable for all ages.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Fat | 3.0 to 7.0 | % | NTP 205.041. 1976 (rev 2016) |
| Moisture Content | max. 10 | % | AOAC 930.04. C3 |
| Particle Size (for 14 Mesh) | Max. 1410 | micron | Own Method |
| Particle Size (for 40 Mesh) | Max. 400 | micron | — |
| Protein (N x 6.25) | 11.0 to 15.0 | % | NTP 205.042. 1976 (rev 2017) |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bacillus cereus | max. 1,000 | cfu/g | ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| E. coli | Absent | — | ISO 7251:2005 |
| Mesophilic Aerobic Plate Count | max. 10,000 | cfu/g | AOAC 990.12 or ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Molds | max. 100 | cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 or ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Salmonella | Absent/25g | — | ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Total Coliforms | max. 100 | cfu/g | AOAC 991.14 or ICMSF 2da Ed. 1983 |
| Yeast | max. 100 | cfu/g | AOAC 997.02 or ICMSF 2da Ed. 1984 |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (Omega 3) | 0.19 | g/100g | — |
| Ash | 2.51 | g/100g | — |
| Calcium | 79.74 | mg/100g | — |
| Calories from Fat | 31.23 | kcal/100g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 | g/100g | — |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.32 | g/100g | — |
| Folic Acid (B9) | 0.05 | mg/100g | — |
| Iron Content | 5.56 | mg/100g | — |
| Linoleic Acid (Omega 6) | 1.72 | g/100g | — |
| Magnesium Content | 200.45 | mg/100g | — |
| Moisture | 8.8 | g/100g | — |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.97 | g/100g | — |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.83 | mg/100g | — |
| Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) | 1.13 | mg/100g | — |
| Oleic Acid (Omega 9) | 0.92 | g/100g | — |
| Phosphorus Content | 450.71 | mg/100g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 | g/100g | — |
| Potassium Content | 600.28 | mg/100g | — |
| Protein Content | 14.32 | g/100g | — |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.32 | mg/100g | — |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 | g/100g | — |
| Sodium | 32.7 | mg/100g | — |
| Starch | 41.55 | g/100g | — |
| Sugars | 2.5 | g/100g | — |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 0.45 | mg/100g | — |
| Total Calories | 372.11 | kcal/100g | — |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.9 | g/100g | — |
| Total Fat | 3.47 | g/100g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g/100g | — |
| Vitamin A | 0 | ug/g | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin + Niacinamide) | 1.96 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.29 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin C | 4.75 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0 | ug/100g | — |
| Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) | 3.15 | mg/100g | — |
| Vitamin E (α, δ, β y γ -tocopherol) | 6.01 | mg/100g | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Arsenic Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Cadmium Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Lead Content | max. 1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Mercury Content | max. 0.1 | mg/kg | ICP – MS Atomic Absorption |
| Pesticides | Negative | — | LC-MS/MS & GC/MS |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Guarentees
- Non-GMO: Our quinoa instant powder is produced without the use of any input or raw material that can proceed from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO).
- Allergen Free: Our quinoa instant powder is produced without the use of any input or raw material that may contain allergens.
- Gluten Free: Our quinoa instant powder is produced without the use of any input or raw material that may contain gluten.
- Irradiation Free: Our quinoa instant powder is produced without the use of any input or raw material that have being irradiated.
Technical Details & Test Data
- Process
Selecting, grinding, extruding, drying, grinding, sieving, filling, metal detection, labeling and packing, storing and dispatching.
Packaging & Availability
- Seasonality
High from April to August. Medium from September to March.
- Packaging
Packaging Net Weight Bag (NY-LDPE, transparent) 7.5 kg Box (Cardboard) 15 kg (2 bags) Heat treated Pallets ISPM15 630 kg (42 boxes) Container Class A 20'' 6,300 kg (420 boxes) Container Class A 40'' 12,600 kg (840 boxes) *All packaging materials in accordance with the current versions of the FDA and EU regulations and the guidelines of the FDA and EU for food packaging.
- Content of Labelling
Product Name Expiration Date Kosher Logo (if applicable) Lot Number Gross Weight Country of Origin Presentation Net Weight Exporter Information Production Date Organic Logos (if applicable) Client Name and PO# *Label information can be customized upon client requirement.
Storage & Handling
- Storage, Shipping Conditions & Shelf Life
Store the product in a cool and dry place at room temperature under 25 ºC with relative humidity under 65% and away from sunlight. 24 months, as long as the package is store sealed at recommended conditions.