Quinoa

Protein-rich, gluten-free grain alternative, also as an alternative to milk proteins, rich in essential amino acids, fiber, vitamins and minerals and secondary plant substances. Quinoa is originally native to the Andes.

Quinoa, an undemanding plant species native to the Andes from the goosefoot genus in the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), has been known as a cultivated plant for around 5000 years. It thrives up to altitudes of 4200 m. The initially green leaves change color from green to yellow, purple or red, are up to 15 cm long and up to 8 cm wide and are suitable as a vegetable or salad. The flowers are yellow, red, but also pink-orange to purple. The seeds are only 1.3 to 2 mm in size and are generally gluten-free (see gluten below).

Cosmetics: Hydrolyzed quinoa is a hydrolysate obtained from the seeds of the quinoa plant by enzymatic hydrolysis, acid hydrolysis or other hydrolysis processes. It is used in cosmetic formulations.

essential fatty acids, minerals, vitamins, fiber, carbohydrates, secondary plant substances, phenols, betacyans, tocopherols, carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids

Effect of the secondary plant substances contained: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, antifatty and cardio-promoting

with a positive effect on cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.

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