Alce Nero has chosen Royal Quinoa the most prized variety.
Quinoa is an annual herbaceous plant from the Amaranthaceae family, like spinach or beetroot.
The history of this grain is very important: it was venerated by the Incas as a sacred plant as far back as 5000 years ago and cultivated in the Andes at altitudes ranging from 3,800 to 4,200 metres. Today it is still a staple for populations in the Andes. The quinoa root is very deep (even 180 cm) and ramified, resulting in a stable plant with excellent resistance to drought.
Over the last few years this food has been rediscovered, also in the western world, as among other characteristics, it is naturally gluten free.
Alce Nero has chosen Royal Quinoa as it is considered to be the most prized variety.
Alce Nero Royal Quinoa is cultivated in Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, at altitudes of 3,600 metres and above, using methods similar to those of the Incas. The altitude of fields, the knowledge of Bolivian farmers and meticulous controls along the entire supply chain make Alce Nero organic Royal Quinoa a superior quality product.
Legal name
Organic royal quinoa
Ingredients
Organic royal quinoa
Conservation method
Store in a cool, dry place.
Place of production
Produced in the factory in via Sandro Pertini Spoleto (PG) - Italy
Average nutrition declaration per 100 grams
Energy :1571kJ/374kcal
Fats :6g
of which saturated :0,8g
Carbohydrates :64g
of which sugars :5g
Fibre :4g
Protein :14g
Salt :0g
Allergens
May contain traces of nuts and sesame
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Narrative Label
Quinoa (known botanically as Chenopodium quinoa) is an annual herbaceous plant from the Amaranthaceae family, like spinach or beetroot. The history of this grain is very important: it was venerated by the Incas as a sacred plant as far back as 5000 years ago and cultivated in the Andes at altitudes ranging from 3800 to 4200 metres. Today it is still a staple for populations in the Andes.
In recent years, this food has been rediscovered by the western world in that it boasts significant nutritional properties and is naturally gluten-free. The quinoa root is very deep (up to 180 cm) and branchy, resulting in a stable plant that is very resistant to drought. Alce Nero has chosen Royal Quinoa for its customers as it is considered to be the most prized variety.
Alce Nero Royal Quinoa is cultivated in Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, at altitudes of 3600 metres and above, using methods similar to those used by the Incas.
The altitude of the fields, the knowledge of the Bolivian farmers and meticulous controls along the entire supply chain make Alce Nero organic Royal Quinoa a superior quality product.
In accordance with organic farming regulations, synthetic chemical products are never used. Instead, organic fertilisers enrich the soul with elements that are useful to the plant.
Quinoa is ideally sown when the soil is between 7°C and 20°C in temperature and damp, which helps the seeds to germinate. It is harvested with the use of a combine harvester.
Characteristics
Quinoa (known botanically as Chenopodium quinoa) is an annual herbaceous plant from the Amaranthaceae family, like spinach or beetroot. The history of this grain is very important: it was venerated by the Incas as a sacred plant as far back as 5000 years ago and cultivated in the Andes at altitudes ranging from 3800 to 4200 metres. Today it is still a staple for populations in the Andes.
In recent years, this food has been rediscovered by the western world in that it boasts significant nutritional properties and is naturally gluten-free. The quinoa root is very deep (up to 180 cm) and branchy, resulting in a stable plant that is very resistant to drought. Alce Nero has chosen Royal Quinoa for its customers as it is considered to be the most prized variety.
Area
Alce Nero Royal Quinoa is cultivated in Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, at altitudes of 3600 metres and above, using methods similar to those used by the Incas.
The altitude of the fields, the knowledge of the Bolivian farmers and meticulous controls along the entire supply chain make Alce Nero organic Royal Quinoa a superior quality product.
Cultivation
In accordance with organic farming regulations, synthetic chemical products are never used. Instead, organic fertilisers enrich the soul with elements that are useful to the plant.
Quinoa is ideally sown when the soil is between 7°C and 20°C in temperature and damp, which helps the seeds to germinate. It is harvested with the use of a combine harvester.