OUR PRODUCTS:
The Quinoa Maria™ company started in 2019, founded by a family that’s been in agribusiness for six generations. And it’s thanks to this heritage that our quinoa grains are typically Brazilian: light and full of technology and love.
In 2021 we launched our first brand, Quinoa Maria, a name that was inspired by the more than 11 million Marias who help feed our country every day. After all, our quinoa has the same versatility in bringing great flavor to our daily meals.
We developed our seeds in partnership with Embrapa – the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation – by leveraging the full richness of our soil. Through the expert application of technology to excellent, fertile lands, we are able to produce grains filled with nutrients and flavor. A quinoa produced in Brazil, by Brazilians, for the world.
In order to ensure the excellence that goes into each of our grains, we have established a state-of-the-art quinoa processing facility, the first and only in Brazil – every care is taken to bring the best food to your table.
QUINOA
Quinoa is considered a “super food” and its inclusion in our diets is highly recommended, as it is extremely nutritious and contains essential proteins and amino acids. It has a pleasant taste and can be consumed at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A native plant of South America, quinoa was cultivated by pre-Colombian civilizations in the Andes – especially in present-day Peru and Bolivia –, thousands of years ago.
It is a rich source of fiber, vitamins, and other important nutrients, and is considered by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) as one of the most promising foods in a global scale.
It has become more popular in recent years thanks to its nutritional features and health benefits,
Quinoa is rich in fibers and is an excellent source of phosphorus, iron, and zinc, in addition to offering B vitamins, a balance of essential amino acids, and high protein content. Quinoa is a gluten-free cereal from the source, which means it can be consumed by people with celiac disease or with gluten allergies.
SAPONINA
During the processing of the quinoa for human consumption, most of the saponins contained in the grains are removed.
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PROCESS
FAQ
Quinoa is a plant species (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) native to the Andes region of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador and Colombia. It was domesticated about 3,000 to 4,000 years ago for human consumption, although there are archeological records of undomesticated quinoa seeds used as animal feed 5,000 to 7,000 years ago. It produces a grain that is considered a staple food for the peoples in the Andes high plains.
Quinoa is considered a “super food” and its inclusion in our diets is highly recommended, as it is extremely nutritious and contains essential proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and other important nutrients. Quinoa is rich in fibers and is an excellent source of phosphorus, iron, and zinc, in addition to offering B vitamins, a balance of essential amino acids, and high protein content.
Quinoa is a gluten-free cereal that can be consumed by people with celiac disease or with gluten allergies.
Quinoa is very versatile and can be consumed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even as a snack between meals.
See below the basic recipe for cooking quinoa. Please visit our Instagram account @quinoamaria for many other recipes with quinoa, in both salty and sweet dishes. Quinoa is very versatile and can be consumed at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even as a snack between meals.
Quinoa Maria – Recipe
Wash the Quinoa Maria grains in a fine sieve.
In a cooking pan, add 1 cup Quinoa Maria grains and 2 cups water.
Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the quinoa is al dente.
Add salt only after the quinoa is cooked.
Makes 2 to 3 servings.
This will give you the basics for adding quinoa to your favorite recipe!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION – 45 g (1/4 CUP) SERVING
(*) % DAILY VALUE BASED ON A 2,000 kcal (8,400 kJ) DIET. YOUR DAILY VALUES MAY VARY, DEPENDING ON YOUR ENERGY NEEDS. (**) DV NOT DETERMINED.
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Its scientific name is Chenopodium Quinoa, of the Chenopodioideae subfamily, originally from the Andes region.
The word quinua (kinwa) comes from the quéchua, the language of the Incas, and means “mother grain” or “golden grain” – a name that speaks of its nutritional value.
Although it’s more common to see the word quinoa on commercial products, Spanish-speaking countries usually pronounce it as “quinua” (“KEEN-wah”), according to the Oxford dictionary.
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