- Quinoa is considered and consumed as a cereal even though it rather belongs to the Swiss chard, beet, and spinach family.
- Multiple hundred varieties of quinoa exist and the outer shell of the grain can be transparent or pink, orange, red, purple, or black.
- White quinoa is a source of dietary fibre and a source of iron
Quinoa is a very versatile grain that can be served as a side dish and that can replace any grain in your favourite recipes.