Quinoa red, black, white & tricolor
Main property: Three-colour quinoa contains proteins of high biological value and it is also very rich in dietary fiber. It is a source of complex carbohydrates. It is gluten free and rich in amino acids. Main vitamins: Vitamin C and A.
White quinoa is the best known and it is the most common in the market. Its flavor is the most subtle of all the varieties and it also contains fewer calories than the others.
Red quinoa is low in calories, rich in protein and highly nutritious. It is the variety that contains the least fat and it is high in carbohydrates.
Black quinoa has that color due to the anthocyanin that is inside it. It is crunchier than the other quinoa seeds. It contains iron, potassium, calcium, vitamin C and A, among others. It does not have gluten.