"This is such a great tasting grain. You can make everything from side dishes to desserts with it. I am beginning to use it more and more."
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ALTER ECO Quinoa ("keen-wah") is an ancient grain that has been cultivated in the Andes Mountains of South America for more than 5,000 years. Locally referred to as the "mother grain" and as a "protein powerhouse," it kept the Incan armies strong and robust.

Quinoa is an ancient cereal grain that grows in the Andes Mountains of South America, and has been cultivated in the region for more than 5,000 years. Locally referred to as the 'mother grain' and as a 'protein powerhouse', it kept the Incan armies strong and robust. Quinoa is nutritionally charged and is considered one of the best sources of protein and amino acids by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This nutritious, gluten-free quinoa is an ideal substitution for rice or pasta and can be used to liven up any dish.

Alter Eco Thai White Jasmine Rice - as its name Hom Malee or 'scented rice' indicates - develops a delicate aroma when cooked and brings out the perfume of a jasmine blossom. This unique and natural aroma is a result of the dry, salty soil specific to the Isan plateau in Thailand. Alter Eco Thai White Jasmine Rice can be used as a main dish, a side dish or, as in Thailand, a snack!