What is Quinoa?
Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains.
Is quinoa sold in South Africa?
Quinoa is sold most commonly as a whole grain product, and most commonly as an ivory-white type in South Africa. Red, black and pale-yellow quinoa is also available and more often available internationally. Although there are more than 120 known varieties of quinoa, white and yellow quinoa are the most common.
Is quinoa grown in South Africa?
Quinoa Production in South Africa
No uniform variety of quinoa has been developed and none is registered in South Africa. The crop is undergoing pest-risk analysis to determine its impact on other crops and the environment.