Arrowhead Mills Quinoa, 14-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6)

by Arrowhead Mills

Product Features

• QUINOA (keen-wa) was a staple of the ancient Incas and means the mother grain. It's high in iron and has a distinctive flavor and fluffy texture
• is considered a complete vegetarian protein on par with dairy. Quinoa makes a tasty choice for casseroles, pilafs and even salads when cooked.
• Seperated from whole grain with pure water
• Natural protein portion of grain
• Made and manufactured according to USDA Certified Organic standards

Product Description

Naturally nutritious. Good source of fiber. USDA organic. Quinoa (keen-wa) was a staple of the ancient Incas and means the mother grain. It's high in iron and has a distinctive flavor and fluffy texture. It makes a tasty choice for casseroles, pilafs and even salads when cooked. Excellent source of whole grain. Excellent source of iron and phosphorous. Good source of fiber and riboflavin. Certified organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.1 x 1.5 inches ; 5.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001EO5TWA
• UPC: 074333476672
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,864 in Grocery & Gourmet Food (See Top 100 in Grocery & Gourmet Food)
  • #16 in Grocery & Gourmet Food > Beans & Grains > Grains

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes me feel good., June 23, 2008

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Cheryl Wedesweiler "author of SUMMER BORN and... (So. Cal.) - See all my reviews

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Very tasty. If I am not feeling well, I have some quinoa and then I feel better. It is very gentle on my stomach and soothing. It is so full of vitamins and gluten-free. It is so natural.

I eat it in a bowl with milk and sugar, or plain as a side-dish. I also add it to meatloaf instead of the bread crumbs.

To rinse it-I line a collander (strainer) with a kitchen towel, measure 1 cup of quinoa into it, let water run over it until the collander is half full, and then swish my hand around the quinoa. I let the water drain out of the collander and then repeat the process two more times. After it has drained for the final time, I let the quinoa fall out of the towel into the pot I am going to cook it in. I brush the quinoa that doesn't come out with my hand. (I do all this in the sink so it doesn't get all over.)

Then I add the water (for the recipe) to the pot, add a little butter and salt, let it boil, and then turn the heat down to low for 15 minutes-or until most of the water is gone.

YUMMY!!

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great rice alternative - and healthier!, April 22, 2009

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Erica Enfinger - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arrowhead Mills Quinoa, 14-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

This is fine with just water if you want to put something over it. However, if you want an easy, tasty, healthy side, try tossing around with a little butter and garlic then cook with veggie or chicken broth.

And remember - rinse, rinse, rinse beforehand and stir a few times while cooking.

This has a lot of nutrients, so worth a try and some experimentation.

36 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not the best quinoa option, September 11, 2009

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G. Schwab (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Arrowhead Mills Quinoa, 14-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) (Grocery)

I have tried several brands of quinoa and this is my least favorite because of the bitter taste. The other brands (Bob's Red Mill, Nature's Harvest, NOW) are pre-rinsed, which helps remove the bitterness. Have you ever tried rinsing quinoa? The unboiled grains are tiny and slip through all but the tightest knit colander or sieve. Even after rinsing, there was still a bitter taste. The price is more competitive, but the taste leaves much to be desired.