Botanical Name: Chenopodium quinoa
Forms Available: Dried seed
Quinoa, a member of Amaranthaceae family, is a woody annual plant native to the Andean region countries. Some of the major quinoa producing countries are the US, Peru, and Bolivia. As quinoa seed contains essential vitamins and minerals, it is used in several food items and drinks. Antioxidants and phytochemicals in the seed reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.