Get The Scoop On Quinoa In 2013
The New Year kicks off with 365 days of celebration of one
of the world's oldest foods. The United Nations has declared 2013 to be the
International Year of Quinoa, underlining its importance as the so-called
'golden grain' of the Incas. According to the Food and Agricultural
Organisation (FAO), "quinoa is the only plant food that contains all the
essential amino acids, vitamins and trace elements and is also gluten-free".
Says James Livingstone-Wallace, whose new brand of Peruvian
quinoa, Quinola, is grown by a farming co-operative in the foothills of the
Andes: "Since its foundation in 1945 the UN has decided to promote two
foods on an international basis via its 'International Year of' scheme, namely
potato and rice.
"With 2013 being declared the International Year of
Quinoa, it is clear that quinoa is destined to become a global staple and no
longer a niche superfood. Its exceptional and unique nutritional benefits have
made quinoa worthy of international recognition. And in case you didn't know,
the potato originated in Peru, too!"
For more press information and samples, please contact
Claire Bowman at Positive PR on email: claire@positivepr.co.uk or telephone: 01935
389497. To find out more about Quinola
please visit www.quinola.com.
Quinola is available in red, pearl and black varieties from
delicatessens, Fortnum & Masons, Planet Organic, Selfridges, Traidcraft and
by mail order (details at www.quinola.com). The 500g packs of Pearl cost £3.50
RRP and the 400g packs of Red and Black cost £3.50 RRP
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