Happy Andes Red Quinoa, Non-GMO & Gluten, Whole Grain Rice Substitute, Ready to Cook Food for Oats & Seeds Recipes, Healthy Meal with Vitamins & Protein, Best Value, 3 lb

Red quinoa has a heavier texture compared to white, making it taste nuttier and is a bit chewier. Red variety contains more fiber in comparison with the other two kinds (white and black), but overall has the same nutritional value as white quinoa. In general, quinoa has a bitter and gritty outer coating called saponin, which needs to be rinsed away before cooking (under cold water for 30 seconds in a mesh strainer). ~ Though technically a seed, Quinoa is classified as a whole grain and is a good source of plant protein and fiber. One cup cooked provides about 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber. ~ Unlike some plant proteins, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own. It is also an excellent source of many vitamins (especially vitamin B9) and minerals. Quinoa is also naturally gluten-free and can be eaten safely if one has gluten intolerance such as celiac disease.

The quinoa has a nice red color that looks great with red kidney beans in my soup. It tastes great and it was very clean.

this quinoa is super easy to prepare... just a good strong rinse in water... and every bit of 'off' bitterness is gone after its cooked. it really compliments soups, grains, rices, and cereals. pretty color, great mild flavor... which is what I was looking for. I recommend it!

I enjoy this quinoa.

‘This quinoa has a really nice texture and earthy taste plus it looks nice on the plate. I cooked mine in a rice cooker just like I was cooking rice it cooks up really nice. Don’t forget to rinse the quinoa before cooking or you’ll get a lot of foam and the quinoa becomes like mush. I think it’s kinda pricey but worth it.

I messed up and forgot to rinse the quinoa before cooking and it still came out tasting great with no bitterness. I suspect it's probably pre-washed even though they don't advertise it as such. It seems very clean.

I bought this after using white quinoa for a long time and wanted to make my own blend.. This has a wonderful flavor and a bit of a crunchyness to it to accent the white which does not. It is a great side when you add a 17 spice blend, a bit of butter and some broth to cook it in.. Great value for the money as well.. Will buy again.. be sure to wash before cooking..

Love this, delicious nutty taste