Andean Dream Quinoa Cookies Orange Essence -- 7 oz
Quinoa [Chenopodium quinoa willd] has been enjoyed as an important food crop in the Andes for more than 6,000 years. More precious than gold, this powerhouse grain has now been rediscovered by the world marketplace because of its delicious flavor and high nutritional value. Classified as a 'supercrop' by the United Nations for it's high protein content, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids, making it an unusually complete food. We've spun this healthy, golden grain into our Andean Dream Quinoa Cookies, made with organic Royal Quinoa, which is grown only in the Bolivian Andes, at an altitude of 13,000 feet, which produces the finest quality quinoa in the world. Quinoa is delicious and nutritious, rich in high quality proteins, vitamins and minerals, and essential amino acids necessary for optimal nutrition. Quinoa has been selected by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as one of the crops that will plan an important role in ensuring food security around the world in the 21st century. The National Academy of Sciences of the United States has rated quinoa as the most nourishing grain in the world. We have packed our cookies for you in individual convenient single serving packets. Perfect to grab for a quick snack, and for school lunches and backpacks! No dairy productsWheat freeSoy freeNo cholesterol No trans fatNut free facility