Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa; / ˈ k iː n. w ɑː, k i ˈ n oʊ. ə /, [2] [3] [4] from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa) [5] 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 high in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in ...

Dec 21, 2024 · Quinoa is a plant in the amaranth family grown for its tiny edible seeds. Its seeds are high in protein and fiber; its young leaves are also nutritious and can be eaten as a vegetable similar to spinach.

Feb 6, 2025 · Quinoa or quinua (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is native to the Andes Mountains of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. This crop (pronounced KEEN-WAH), has been called "vegetable caviar" or Inca rice, and has been eaten continuously for 5,000 years by people who live on the mountain plateaus and in the valleys of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile.

Browse 386 authentic quinoa field stock photos, high-res images, and pictures, or explore additional quinoa plant or amaranth stock images to find the right photo at the right size and resolution for your project. Harvester harvests quinoa in the field at Chenjiaying Village of Guyuan County, north China's Hebei Province, Oct. 12, 2023.

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is one of the most popular emerging food crops in the Andean region. It is tolerant to environmental stresses and characterized by interesting nutritional traits. Thus, it has the potential to contribute to food and nutrition security in …

Nov 11, 2024 · quinoa field In the U.S., most quinoa is imported from South America, where it has been cultivated for more than 5,000 years, but some 3,000 acres of quinoa have been grown in the San Luis Valley of Colorado since the 1980s (shown here).

Jul 4, 2023 · Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Wild.) is a drought and salinity-tolerant crop that originated in the Andes over 7000 years ago. It is adapted to different agroecological areas and can be grown from sea level to an altitude of 4000 m.

Feb 26, 2024 · A remarkable plant, quinoa has a high percentage of protein, iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, copper, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium; it contains all the amino acids that the human body needs but cannot produce itself; it is an excellent source of dietary fiber; it can be transformed into baked goods, drinks, cosmetic products and soups.

Aug 16, 2013 · Quinoa is a grain with high protein content, making it an important food crop in alleviating hunger and food security in impoverished areas of the world. In February of this year, the United National declared 2013 the International Year of the Quinoa .

Feb 15, 2020 · Yield, growth development and grain characteristics of seven Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) genotypes grown in open-field production systems under hot-arid climatic conditions