It technically isn’t a cereal grain, but a pseudo-cereal.
In other words, it is basically a seed, which is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain.
Quinoa was an important crop for the Inca Empire. They referred to it as the “mother of all grains” and believed it to be sacred.
It has been eaten for thousands of years in South America and only recently became a trend food, even reaching superfood status.
These days, you can find quinoa and quinoa products all over the world, especially in health food stores and restaurants that emphasize natural foods.
There are three main types: white, red and black.