Gluten & Corn-Free Vegan 100% Organic & Kosher With Authentic Royal Quinoa This Product is Fairly Traded USDA Organic Certified Organic by IMO Quinoa [Chenopodium quinoa wild] has been enjoyed as an important food crop in the Andes for more than 6,000 years. More precious than gold, this powerhouse grain has now been re-discovered by the world marketplace because of its delicious flavor and high nutritional value. Classified as a 'supercrop' by the United Nations for it's high protein content, quinoa contains a balanced set of essential amino acids, making it an unusually complete food. Made with organic Royal Quinoa, which is grown only in the Bolivian Andes, at an altitude of 13,000 feet, which produces the finest quality quinoa in the world. Quinoa is delicious and nutritious, rich in high quality proteins, vitamins and minerals, and essential amino acids necessary for optimal nutrition. The National Academy of Sciences of the United States has rated quinoa as the most nourishing grain in the world.