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Andean Grain Products Conventional Quinoa (Black)

Andean Grain Products sources quinoa from local farmers in the highlands of Bolivia and Peru. Quinoa is a native to the Andean region and is a hardy plant that is farmed at higher altitudes in the cool climate of the Andean mountains. Andean Grain Products quinoa is sustainably produced and is a highly nutritious “superfood” with a flavor that has been described as slightly nutty and sweet with a crunchy texture. Quinoa is a good source of complete protein, containing all essential amino acids. Quinoa also provides significant amounts of dietary fiber and phosphorous, and is high in vitamins and minerals including magnesium, iron, and calcium. Quinoa is a gluten-free food and is considered easy to digest. In its natural state, quinoa has a coating of bitter tasting saponins which must be removed before it is palatable to eat.

Ingredient Name: Black Quinoa

Labeling Claims: Gluten-free, Kosher, Natural, Naturally Derived, Non-GMO

Certifications & Compliance: BRC Certified, EU Compliant, FSSC 22000, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), ISO 22000, Kosher

Particle Size: 1500.0 - 2000.0 microns

Features: Free Of Strange Flavors, High Purity

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name
Ingredients
Black Quinoa
Technologies
Plant Part

Seeds

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Food & Nutrition Applications
Uses

Quinoa grain can be cooked exactly like rice and is used in a variety of dishes including soups, puddings, stews, and in breads.

Properties

Appearance
Rounded seeds, homogeneous in size
Flavor
Characteristic, no foreign flavours
Odor
Faint/sweet, no foreign odours
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Size1.5 - 2.0mm
Humiditymax. 14%
Saponinmax. 0.02%
Puritymin. 99.9%
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Yeast and Mould Countmax. 10⁴CFU/g
SalmonellaAbsentin 25g
Escherichia colimax. 10cfu/g
Total Plate Countmax. 10⁶CFU/g
Aflatoxins B1max. 2ppb
Aflatoxins (Total)max. 4ppb
Lead Contentmax. 0.2mg/kg
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg
Mercury Contentmax. 0.1mg/kg
Nutritional Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calories410kcal/100g
Total Fat7.8g/100g
Saturated fat0.9g/100g
Polyunsaturated fat4.7g/100g
Monounsaturated fat2.2g/100g
Total Carbohydrate68.4g/100g
Sugars0g/100g
Dietary fiber2.9g/100g
Protein Content16.4g/100g
Sodium Content5mg/100g
Potassium Content563mg/100g
Calcium Content122mg/100g
Iron Content6.2mg/100g
Phosphorous Content200mg/100g
Vitamin B10.13mg/100g
Vitamin B20.38mg/100g
Vitamin B31.3mg/100g

Regulatory & Compliance

Allergen Status

Product is Gluten-Free. Processed and handled in 100% pure quinoa production facility.

Certification

KOSHER - Certified Kosher by OU (Orthodox Union)

CONTAMINANTS & CHEMICAL RESIDUES - According the EC-Regulation establishment of maximum residue limits for specific contaminants in foodstuffs in its current version.

GMO Status

This product has not been derived from and does not contain components of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) origin.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

25kg triple layer kraft paper bags, clearly marked to identify contents, net weight, best before end date, lot number.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Recommended Storage

Protect from extreme moisture, temperature, sunlight, as well as from exposure to pests. Store to allow free flow of air around the product.

Temperature : 20°C maximum (70°F)
Relative Humidity : 45% -70%
Shelf Life : 24 months from production in adequate storage conditions and unopened original packaging