factmrMay 3, 2021
Introduction:
Quinoa is a member of the goosefoot family of flowering plants, also referred to as Chenopodiaceous. The same group of flowering plants includes plants, such as sugar beet, beet, swiss chard and spinach and several other species. Quinoa crops can be cultivated in adverse climatic conditions, such as frosts and droughts. It is a strong crop that can tolerate water with elevated levels of salt. Botanically, quinoa is not categorized as a grain, it is known as a pseudo-cereal. This means it is a non-grassy plant used in much the same way as cereals and grains with a similar nutritional profile.